Compassionate Veterinary Kennel Technician - Weekend Shifts

Green Summit Animal Clinic; Lee's Summit, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; 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

Job summary

Green Summit Animal Clinic in Lee's Summit, MO seeks a compassionate Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding pets and support the veterinary team with daily hospital operations.

Weekend availability is required; you will assist with daily tasks, monitor patient conditions, and help maintain a clean, safe hospital environment while upholding high standards of ethics and care.

Qualifications

• Kennel/animal care experience required
• Weekend availability required
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes
• Comfort with lifting, standing, walking, and handling large animals and supplies
• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn
• Compassionate, patient, and calm with animals
• Ability to learn medication administration and monitor animal condition
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Reliable team player with 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 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 restraint, exams, and post‑operative patient care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.

Skills

Kennel care

Weekend availability

Animal handling

Team player

Patience and empathy

Physical stamina

Communication

Disinfection

Learning orientation

Job description

Green Summit Animal Clinic in Lee's Summit, MO seeks a compassionate Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding pets and support the veterinary team with daily hospital operations.

Weekend availability is required; you will assist with daily tasks, monitor patient conditions, and help maintain a clean, safe hospital environment while upholding high standards of ethics and care.