Compassionate Kennel Technician — Growth & Benefits

amerivet; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team

Growth opportunities

Hands-on veterinary care

Family-like clients

Job summary

Mission Valley Pet Clinic, part of AmeriVet, is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician to join our team in San Diego. This hands-on role supports animal care in a busy, team-oriented hospital environment, with a focus on comfort, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include feeding and monitoring pets, maintaining a sanitary kennel, bathing and basic grooming, assisting veterinary staff with handling, and reporting signs of illness. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for most of the shift.
• Weekends and Holidays are a must.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and monitoring the well-being of pets in our care
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized kennel and hospital environment
• Bathing pets and assisting with basic grooming as needed
• Assisting veterinary staff with patient handling and restraint
• Monitoring for signs of illness or stress and reporting to medical staff
• Providing compassionate, gentle handling to all animals

Skills

Dog & cat handling

Reliability

Punctuality

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Mission Valley Pet Clinic, part of AmeriVet, is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician to join our team in San Diego. This hands-on role supports animal care in a busy, team-oriented hospital environment, with a focus on comfort, safety, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include feeding and monitoring pets, maintaining a sanitary kennel, bathing and basic grooming, assisting veterinary staff with handling, and reporting signs of illness. Weekend and holiday availability is required.