Kennel Technician - Valrico, FL

Vetcor; Angel Run (FL); On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Employee pet discounts

Paid holidays

Job summary

Valrico Animal Clinic is seeking a part-time Kennel Technician to assist in daily care for boarding, daycare, and hospitalized pets. You will feed, monitor, exercise, and help with gentle handling to keep animals comfortable and safe.

This role offers weekend and holiday shifts with a focus on teamwork, cleanliness, and compassionate care as part of a hospital team committed to Fear Free practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals.
• Ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals up to 50 pounds on your own, and heavier with help.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, and monitor boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients according to medical instructions.
• Walk dogs and provide exercise and enrichment for comfort.
• Watch for changes in appetite, mood, behavior, or mobility and report to medical team.

Skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Animal handling

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who we are

Valrico Animal Clinic is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Technician

Status: Part-Time

Salary: Competitive hourly wage based on experience

Schedule: Rotating day/afternoon shifts, including weekends & holidays.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options (full-time only); up to three weeks of paid parental leave (full-time only); generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Why Our Kennel Technicians Love It Here

• Part-time hours (30 or fewer per week) that leave room for school, family, or other commitments
• A team-based hospital where veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and customer service representatives rely on the Kennel Technician as a key part of patient care
• A commitment to Fear Free and low-stress handling, so patients are treated with patience and kindness
• A front-row seat to veterinary medicine and real exposure to how a hospital runs, ideal if you’re considering a future in animal care
• Pride in a high standard of cleanliness and care that you help set every day

What Our Kennel Technicians Do

• Feed, water, and monitor boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients according to medical and boarding instructions
• Walk dogs and provide exercise and enrichment that keep patients happy and comfortable
• Watch for changes in appetite, attitude, behavior, mobility, or elimination habits and report concerns to the medical team right away
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment
• Bathe patients as needed and prepare boarding pets for discharge, making sure every belonging goes home with them
• Help restrain patients for exams, treatments, and procedures, and assist technicians and veterinarians with handling and basic care
• Handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals of all sizes and temperaments using low-stress techniques
• Launder bedding, towels, and linens; stock hospital and kennel supplies; and dispose of waste and biohazard materials according to protocol
• Keep the whole facility clean, including exam rooms, treatment areas, isolation wards, break rooms, and public spaces
• Greet clients warmly at boarding drop-off and pick-up and share updates on their pets as directed
• Help with opening and closing duties and follow all OSHA, safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• The ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals up to 50 pounds on your own, and heavier animals with help
• Comfort bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking for long periods, and working in varying temperatures, including outdoor walking areas
• Availability to work some weekends and most holidays
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a habit of taking ownership of your work
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, plus good time management
• Compassion for animals and the people who love them
• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, daycare, shelter, or boarding facility is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of animal behavior and restraint techniques is a plus
• An interest in growing a career in veterinary medicine or animal care is a bonus

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re a dependable, compassionate person who takes pride in clean kennels, happy pets, and a team that has your back, we’d love to meet you. As our Kennel Technician, you’ll play a real part in the care and comfort of every patient who walks through our doors.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Valrico Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.