Kennel Assistant/Technician Assistant - Olathe, KS

Vetcor; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A dedicated animal care provider in Olathe, Kansas, is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant/Technician’s Assistant. This role is essential for maintaining the highest standards of patient care in a supportive and engaging environment. You will be responsible for various tasks, including walking patients, assisting technicians, and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility. A flexible work-life balance is offered, along with substantial employee benefits that promote both physical and mental well-being.

Qualifications

• Physically demanding, must lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness in work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and walk patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel and hospital areas.
• Handle laundry and restock needed items.
• Keep kennel areas clean and safe; scoop debris.
• Give medications as directed; follow protocols.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Willingness to collaborate

Job description

Who We Are

Heritage Animal Hospital is looking for a full‑time Kennel Assistant/Technician’s Assistant to add to our dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie and opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Heritage Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling and excellent work‑life balance.

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Assistant/Technician’s Assistant
• Status: Full‑time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: To be determined

Essential Physical Requirements

The position is physically demanding with a majority of the time spent standing. Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required.

Working Conditions

The medical practice setting is located in an animal hospital. Exposure to animal dander, animal fluids, and animal noise is expected. Hazardous materials are used in the practice.

Performance Responsibilities

• General Expectations
• Understands and Heritage Animal Hospital Core Values as created by the staff and partners.
• Presents an effective personal appearance and dresses in a professional manner. Scrubs or clean, casual work attire.
• Maintains a clean and neat work environment.
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with others in a clear, concise, accurate and timely manner.
• Shows a willingness to collaborate with others.

Facility Tasks

• Wash and dry all laundry. Keep smocks, lab coats, scrubs, and linens in a neat and organized fashion.
• Restock towels and blankets as needed.
• Keep the kennel areas clean at all times.
• Clean up all garbage, poop, and debris from the parking lot and around the hospital, including scooping the patient enclosure.
• Clean any areas of the hospital that have become soiled.
• Work on the Cleaning Checklist, weekly, and monthly.
• Walk patients.
• Give medications.
• Assist technicians.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work‑life balance.
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind.
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community.
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness.
• Occasional coffee runs, ice‑cream parties, and meals on us.
• Lunch breaks on the reg.
• Rotating Saturday shifts.
• No nights, on‑call shifts, or holiday hours.
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career – the more you know, the better off we all are.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance.
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only).
• Referral bonus program.

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only).
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only).
• All U.S.‑based, benefits‑eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time only).
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full‑time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

Join Our Team!

Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners! Heritage Animal Hospital celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of cultures, perspectives, and skills. You’ve found the equal‑opportunity employer you are looking for. We can’t wait to meet you, so apply today!