Kennel Technician — Pet Boarding & Care Team

PetVet Care Centers; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Pet discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Grant Circle

Local hospital culture

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton, Colorado, seeks a Kennel Technician to support boarding dogs and daily kennel operations. This role helps veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets in a busy dual facility.

You will contribute to a safe, compassionate environment and learn our health and care practices while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work around sick animals and cleaning chemicals.
• Physically active with lifting and long periods of standing.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or owner; records appetites and water intake.
• Recognizes and reports unusual conditions and monitors for distress.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains hospital cleanliness and safety; sanitizes cages, runs, and related areas.
• Follows cleaning schedules and prioritizes tasks.
• Maintains kennel and hospital laundry; provides fresh bedding.
• Walks patients according to schedule and communicates health recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Experience with dogs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital in Thornton, Colorado, seeks a Kennel Technician to support boarding dogs and daily kennel operations. This role helps veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets in a busy dual facility.

You will contribute to a safe, compassionate environment and learn our health and care practices while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare.