Kennel Technician

Royer Veterinary; Worthington, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet is hiring for a full-time animal care role. You will provide daily care for dogs, cats, and other hospitalized or boarding animals, including feeding, walking, and cleaning according to veterinary instructions.

You will assist veterinary staff, document activities, maintain clean facilities, and help transport animals within the hospital while ensuring a safe, compassionate environment for patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dogs, cats, and animals in a clinical or boarding setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow feeding, medication, and care instructions accurately.
• Strong observation skills to report changes in animals to veterinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs, cats, and other hospitalized or boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, exercising, and cleaning.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kennels, cages, runs, and treatment areas; follow hospital protocols.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and routine hospital tasks; document activities.
• Safely transport animals within the hospital and to outdoor areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Job description

Provide daily care for dogs, cats, and other hospitalized or boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, exercising, and cleaning. Maintain clean, sanitary, and odor-free kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces. Follow feeding instructions, medication schedules, and special care instructions as directed by veterinary staff. Observe animals for changes in behavior, appetite, elimination, activity level, or other signs of illness or distress and promptly report concerns to the veterinary team. Safely handle and restrain animals using appropriate techniques and equipment. Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient care and routine hospital tasks. Clean and disinfect equipment, bedding, bowls, litter boxes, and animal-care areas according to hospital protocols. Properly document feeding, cleaning, walking, and other patient-care activities as required. Maintain appropriate inventory of food, bedding, cleaning supplies, and other kennel supplies. Assist with admitting and discharging boarding or hospitalized patients as needed. Safely transport animals throughout the hospital and to designated outdoor areas. Maintain a safe environment for patients, clients, and team members. Follow all hospital policies, safety procedures, and infection-control protocols. Provide compassionate and respectful care to animals and communicate professionally with clients and coworkers. Perform other duties as assigned by the practice manager, veterinarian, or veterinary technician.

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.