Kennel Technician

Innovetive PetCare; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Pet Care Discounts

Professional Development and Training

Career Growth Opportunities Across the

Job summary

Ranch Animal Hospital in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our compassionate team. You’ll care for hospitalized and boarding pets, keep the hospital clean, and support doctors, technicians, and client service staff.

The role welcomes applicants with 1+ year of animal care experience; we value dependability, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes. Competitive full-time benefits available.

Qualifications

• We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team.
• 1+ year of experience in animal care, boarding, kennel operations, veterinary medicine, or a related field preferred.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• A genuine passion for caring for animals.

Responsibilities

• As a Kennel Technician, you will help ensure our patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Patient and Boarding Care
• Hospital Support
• Be Part of the Team

Skills

Dependable

Compassionate

Hardworking

Team player

Animal care

Attention to detail

Punctual

Job description

Kennel Technician

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bradenton, Florida

Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00 / hour

Description

Build Your Career. Care for Pets. Be Part of the Team.

Ranch Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Technician to join our growing team in Bradenton, Florida.

If you love working with animals and want to be part of a veterinary hospital where your work directly impacts the comfort and care of every patient, this could be the opportunity for you.

Whether your background is in kennel care, boarding, animal care, dog daycare, veterinary assisting, or pet care, we want to meet you.

At Ranch Animal Hospital, our Kennel Technicians are an important part of the veterinary team. You’ll help care for hospitalized and boarding pets, maintain a clean and welcoming hospital, and support the doctors, veterinary technicians, and client service team throughout the day.

You won't just care for pets here. You'll become part of a team that cares about them, and each other.

Schedule and Compensation

$16.50 - $18.00 per hour, based on experience

Consistent Full-Time Schedule:

• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday

A predictable schedule gives you the stability to build relationships with your teammates, patients, and clients while becoming an integral part of our hospital.

What You'll Do

As a Kennel Technician, you will help ensure our patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Patient and Boarding Care

Hospital Support

Be Part of the Team

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team.

You should have:

• 1+ year of experience in animal care, boarding, kennel operations, veterinary medicine, or a related field preferred
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• A genuine passion for caring for animals

Veterinary experience is helpful, but we're equally interested in people who bring the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday
• Comfortable working around animal dander, cleaning products, veterinary chemicals, and varying noise levels
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals when necessary

What We Offer

We're building a team - not simply filling positions.

As a Kennel Technician, you'll work alongside veterinary professionals who understand that excellent patient care starts with the people providing it. You'll gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital while learning how patient care, nursing, boarding, and hospital operations come together.

For team members who want to grow, this can be a starting point for a long-term career in veterinary medicine.

Opportunities may include growth into roles such as:

• Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Technician
• Client Service Representative
• Leadership and Hospital Support

We want people who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow with us.

Full-Time Benefits

Eligible full-time team members have access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• Employee Pet Care Discounts
• Professional Development and Training
• Career Growth Opportunities Across the Veterinary Network

Come Grow With Us

If you're looking for a Kennel Technician, Boarding Technician, Animal Care Attendant, or Veterinary Assistant opportunity in Bradenton, FL, and want to join a team where your work matters, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your compassion. Bring your work ethic. Bring your love for animals.

We'll provide the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in veterinary medicine. Apply today and become part of the Ranch Animal Hospital team.