Kennel Technician

160249 Washington Avenue Animal Hospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

AmeriVet in Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated hospital cleaning assistant to maintain sanitary kennels, treatment areas, and animal housing spaces. You will clean, disinfect, restock supplies, and assist the veterinary team with routine tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires reliability, ability to work weekends/holidays, and comfort around dogs and cats. In-person work with competitive pay and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary/kennel/animal care or cleaning experience is a plus.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to stay focused and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
• Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
• Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
• Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
• Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
• Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
• Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
• Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
• Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
• Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
• Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Detail oriented

Animal care

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

Job description

Responsibilities include:

• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
• Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
• Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
• Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
• Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
• Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
• Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
• Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
• Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
• Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
• Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• Someone who genuinely enjoys cleaning and takes pride in doing it well
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes
• Able to stay on task and work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to move quickly while still maintaining high cleaning standards
• Comfortable with physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning
• Previous veterinary, kennel, animal care, or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging
• At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive
• Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve
• At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities

Work Location: In person

At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career – no matter where you start.