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Part Time Kennel Technician
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Part-time kennel technician providing daily care for hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, medication administration, and maintaining clean kennel areas in a veterinary hospital.
About this role
Responsibilities include:
- Providing daily care for hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring comfort and well-being
- Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
- Bathing and brushing pets as needed
- Assisting with patient check-in and check-out procedures
- Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating observations to the veterinary team
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants with patient handling and restraint
- Supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, including sample collection, radiographs, and laboratory work when appropriate
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment
- Providing compassionate care and attention to every patient throughout their stay
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for animal care and welfare
- Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented attitude
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets of varying sizes and temperaments
- Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, or veterinary experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person
What We Offer
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals while caring for a wide variety of patients, including dogs, cats, and exotics
At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
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