Kennel Care Technician — Four 10-Hour Days

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates; Hickorytown (PA); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is seeking dedicated Kennel Care Technicians to join our busy animal care facility. You will provide daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, bathing, exercising, and maintaining clean, safe kennels and play areas.

This full-time role offers four 10-hour days with one weekend day, starting pay at $14 per hour. Candidates must have experience with animals, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal handling or kennel environments is required.
• Strong customer service skills to interact with pet owners.
• Ability to handle dogs/cats of various sizes safely.
• Physical stamina to stand and lift heavy objects for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, bathing, and exercising dogs and caring for cats.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, play areas, and other animal housing facilities.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals.
• Ensure proper handling of all animals to maintain safety for staff and pets.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their animals' needs and behaviors.
• Perform heavy lifting as required for animal handling and cleaning tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to provide excellent customer service and support.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Metropolitan Veterinary Associates is seeking dedicated Kennel Care Technicians to join our busy animal care facility. You will provide daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, bathing, exercising, and maintaining clean, safe kennels and play areas.

This full-time role offers four 10-hour days with one weekend day, starting pay at $14 per hour. Candidates must have experience with animals, strong customer service skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects as needed.