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Part Time Kennel Technician

Forest GroveOn-sitePart-time

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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.

Skills

Animal HandlingExotic Pet HandlingKennel SanitationLaboratory WorkMedication AdministrationPatient Record KeepingPatient RestraintRadiographsSample CollectionVeterinary Assisting

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