Kennel Technician

113410 Mission Valley Pet Clinic LP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Mission Valley Pet Clinic is seeking a Kennel Technician to ensure the comfort, cleanliness, and safety of our patients during their stay. This hands-on role thrives in a busy, team-oriented environment where you contribute to daily care and animal well-being.

You will feed, monitor, bathe, and assist with handling and restraint while maintaining a sanitary kennel. The position requires weekend and holiday shifts and physical stamina for long hours on your feet.

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for most of the shift.
• Weekends and Holidays are a must.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and monitoring the well-being of pets in our care.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized kennel and hospital environment.
• Bathing pets and assisting with basic grooming as needed.
• Assisting veterinary staff with patient handling and restraint.
• Monitoring for signs of illness or stress and reporting to medical staff.
• Providing compassionate, gentle handling to all animals.

Skills

Animal handling

Dependable

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to make a difference in a supportive, team-oriented environment? Mission Valley Pet Clinic is seeking a dependable, compassionate Kennel Technician to join our dedicated team!

About Us:

Mission Valley Pet Clinic has proudly served the Allied Gardens community for over 30 years. We are a trusted, long-standing small animal general practice focused on providing high-quality care and building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

Position Summary:

As a Kennel Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and safety of our patients during their stay with us. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who loves animals, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a busy, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Feeding and monitoring the well-being of pets in our care
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and organized kennel and hospital environment
• Bathing pets and assisting with basic grooming as needed
• Assisting veterinary staff with patient handling and restraint
• Monitoring for signs of illness or stress and reporting to medical staff
• Providing compassionate, gentle handling to all animals

Qualifications:

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for most of the shift
• Weekends and Holidays are a must.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and collaborative team
• Opportunities to grow within the clinic
• Hands-on experience in veterinary care
• Long-standing clients who treat us like family

If you’re ready to work hard, learn a lot, and make tails wag every day, we’d love to meet you!

Compensation:

$17.75-$18.00/Hr At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• 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.

Please note:

Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

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