Compassionate Veterinary Kennel Technician | Growth & Benefits

Allianceanimalhealth; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k & matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic is seeking a veterinary kennel technician to care for hospitalized and boarding animals, work with veterinarians and assistants, and ensure a clean, safe environment. The role emphasizes compassionate care, proper medication administration after training, and teamwork within the veterinary team.

The position offers a supportive culture, opportunities for continuing education, and benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient with sick, scared, or injured animals.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
• Willingness to learn medication administration.
• Be familiar with cleaning and disinfecting practices or willing to learn.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift and handle large dogs and supplies.
• Positive, cooperative relationship with clients and veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and caring for hospitalized and boarding animals.
• Cleaning kennels, treatment areas, equipment, and other veterinary spaces.
• Administering medications as directed after appropriate training.
• Monitoring appetite, behavior, medications, and overall condition and documenting observations accurately.
• Recognizing and communicating changes or abnormal conditions to the veterinary team.
• Providing post-operative care and assisting with hospitalized patients.
• Assisting veterinary assistants and doctors with safe animal restraint and examinations.
• Restocking veterinary and hospital supplies.
• Completing laundry and maintaining clean, organized work areas.
• Learning proper cleaning and sterilization procedures for surgical instruments.
• Following written and verbal instructions and maintaining accurate patient records.

Skills

Compassionate

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Animal handling

Job description

Oak View Animal Clinic is seeking a veterinary kennel technician to care for hospitalized and boarding animals, work with veterinarians and assistants, and ensure a clean, safe environment. The role emphasizes compassionate care, proper medication administration after training, and teamwork within the veterinary team.

The position offers a supportive culture, opportunities for continuing education, and benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.