Compassionate Kennel Technician | Pet Care & Boarding

Animal Clinic of Los alamos; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with match

Mental health resources

Backup childcare

CE courses

Pet discounts

Job summary

Animal Clinic of Los Alamos is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, and enrichment. You will monitor pet health, administer medications as directed, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and technicians, assist with check-ins/outs, and help with opening/closing duties while maintaining accurate records and professional client communication.

Qualifications

• Provide attentive daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, exercising, enrichment, clean bedding, and a comfortable environment.
• Monitor pets for changes in health, comfort, appetite, or behavior, and promptly communicate any concerns to the medical team.
• Administer medications as directed by veterinarians or veterinary technicians, including injectable medications when appropriate and within hospital protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary boarding area by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, runs, litter boxes, bowls, laundry, common areas, and waste according to hospital protocols.
• Support boarding check-ins and check-outs, answer phones when needed, communicate professionally with clients, and maintain accurate boarding records and documentation.
• Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient restraint when appropriate, help monitor supplies and inventory, participate in opening and closing duties, and support coworkers with clinic tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care, client service, and daily hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for boarding and hospitalized pets.
• Monitor pets and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Assist with administering medications and maintaining records.
• Help with cleaning, sanitation, and inventory.
• Support front-desk tasks and client communications.

Skills

Animal handling

Dependable

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Animal Clinic of Los Alamos is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, and enrichment. You will monitor pet health, administer medications as directed, and maintain a clean, safe environment.

You’ll collaborate with veterinarians and technicians, assist with check-ins/outs, and help with opening/closing duties while maintaining accurate records and professional client communication.