Kennel Technician

172324 Animal Medical Center I-35; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

Belonging culture

Job summary

Animal Medical Center I-35 is seeking a kennel technician to provide comprehensive boarding care for dogs and cats, including feeding, exercise, enrichment, and monitoring. You will groom, bathe, trim nails, and communicate observations to the medical team while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

The role emphasizes client-facing service, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced setting with shifting weekend/holiday schedules.

Qualifications

• Loves animals and genuinely enjoys caring for them.
• Is naturally task oriented, productive, and motivated.
• Can look around and recognize what needs to be done without waiting to be told.
• Requires minimal oversight from management once trained.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is dependable and punctual.
• Is comfortable with a fast-paced, physical work environment.
• Is comfortable communicating with clients in a friendly and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding dogs and cats, including feeding, watering, administration of medications, exercise, enrichment, and monitoring.
• Maintain clean, organized kennels and boarding areas.
• Monitor pets for changes and communicate concerns to the team.
• Provide individualized attention to each pet for comfort and safety.
• Follow hospital and boarding protocols to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Bathe, dry, groom, nail trim, and perform anal gland expressions as requested.
• Keep hospital areas clean, stocked, and organized; assist the medical team as needed.
• Interact professionally with clients during drop-off and pick-up; share positive updates.

Skills

Loves animals

Task oriented

Attention to detail

Punctual

Team player

Adaptable

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Boarding & Pet Care

• Provide excellent daily care for boarding dogs and cats, including feeding, watering, medication administration as directed, exercise, enrichment, and monitoring.
• Maintain clean, organized, and comfortable kennels and boarding areas throughout the day.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, attitude, or health and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate team member.
• Provide pets with attention, affection, enrichment, and interaction appropriate for their individual needs.
• Follow all hospital and boarding protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and boarding pets.
• Give every pet individualized attention and work to make their stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Pet Care & Grooming Services

• Bathe and dry pets as needed for boarding, grooming, medical, or client requests.
• Perform nail trims safely and appropriately.
• Perform anal gland expressions when requested.
• Clean pets' ears and maintain appropriate hygiene.
• Brush and maintain coats as needed.
• Communicate any abnormalities, skin issues, ear concerns, injuries, or other observations to the medical team.
• Handle pets safely and appropriately based on their temperament and individual needs.

Hospital Support & Cleaning

• Keep kennel areas, supplies, laundry, and workspaces clean, stocked, and organized.
• Clean and maintain common areas throughout the hospital.
• Help with hospital laundry, dishes, trash, cleaning, stocking, and other daily housekeeping responsibilities.
• Assist the medical team with appropriate tasks when needed.
• Help prepare rooms, restock supplies, clean equipment, and maintain an organized work environment.
• Recognize what needs to be done throughout the hospital and take initiative rather than waiting to be assigned every task.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and team members.

Client Experience

• Interact professionally and warmly with clients during drop-off and pick-up.
• Help clients feel confident that their pets were well cared for while staying with us.
• Be able to enthusiastically share positive updates with clients about their pet's stay and let them know how much their pet was loved and cared for.
• Create a positive experience that makes clients feel comfortable choosing Animal Medical Center I-35 for their pet’s boarding needs.

What We Are Looking For

• Loves animals and genuinely enjoys caring for them.
• Is naturally task-oriented, productive, and motivated.
• Can look around and recognize what needs to be done without waiting to be told.
• Requires minimal oversight from management once trained.
• Takes ownership of their responsibilities and follows through.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is dependable and punctual.
• Is comfortable with a fast-paced, physical work environment.
• Is comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, breeds, personalities, and temperaments.
• Is comfortable communicating with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Is willing to learn additional pet care and grooming skills.
• Is willing to help the medical team and other departments when needed.
• Understands that excellent boarding care is about more than just feeding and cleaning.
• It is about creating a positive experience for the pet and peace of mind for their owner.
• Is willing to help wherever needed and works well as part of a team.
• Has flexible availability and is willing to work some weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule.

Schedule & Availability

Open availability is strongly preferred.

Kennel care is needed every day, including weekends and holidays.

Weekend and holiday shifts are typically rotated among kennel team members to ensure the schedule is fair to the entire team.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Why Join Our Team?

At Animal Medical Center I-35, kennel technicians are an important part of the overall client and patient experience. You will work alongside a veterinary team that cares deeply about the pets entrusted to us and plays an important role in making their stay a positive one.

If you are someone who loves animals, stays busy, takes initiative, enjoys hand-on pet care, and wants every pet to have the best experience possible, we would love to meet you!

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.

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.