Compassionate Veterinary Kennel Technician — Team Player

Alliance Animal Health; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits May Also Be

Job summary

Green Summit Animal Clinic in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our compassionate, fast-paced veterinary team. Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting veterinarians and assistants.

You will help maintain a clean, safe hospital environment, document changes in patient conditions, and learn to administer medications. Weekend availability is required and reliability a must.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care/kennel experience required.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, standing, walking, and handling large dogs, pet food, and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn.
• Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for sick, injured, or anxious animals.
• Ability to learn how to administer medications and recognize changes in an animal's condition.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating of hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Monitor and document appetite, behavior, medications, and any changes in a patient's condition.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Wash laundry and restock hospital supplies.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary assistants with animal restraint, exams, and post-operative patient care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary setting.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Team player

Animal handling

Disinfection

Medication administration

Lifting/physical tasks

Weekend availability

Job description

Green Summit Animal Clinic in Lee's Summit, MO is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our compassionate, fast-paced veterinary team. Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting veterinarians and assistants.

You will help maintain a clean, safe hospital environment, document changes in patient conditions, and learn to administer medications. Weekend availability is required and reliability a must.