Veterinary Kennel Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Bereavement pay

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Uniform allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, MS is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Technician to provide compassionate, hands-on care for hospitalized and boarding animals, supporting veterinarians and licensed staff while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include feeding and walking animals, administering medications as directed, cleaning kennels and treatment areas, monitoring patients, keeping accurate records, and assisting with post-operative care and animal restraint as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic animal care knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Safely restrain animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
• Physical ability for moderately heavy work (lifting/moving items).
• Careful, compassionate care for sick or anxious animals.
• Willingness to learn medication administration and report changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals (feeding, watering, walking, bathing, monitoring).
• Administer medications as trained by the veterinary team.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, exam rooms, and treatment areas.
• Complete laundry and maintain clean bedding for animals.
• Monitor patients for changes and report concerns to the team.
• Maintain accurate medication and care records.
• Assist with post-operative patient care and restraining animals as needed.
• Support veterinarians and techs with examinations and patient care.

Skills

Animal care basics

Restraint techniques

Cleaning & sanitation

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Medication administration (learning)

Physical fitness

Communication

Job description

As a Veterinary Kennel Technician at Animal Medical Center, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate, hands‑on care for the animals entrusted to our veterinary hospital and boarding facility. You'll help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment while supporting our veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and veterinary assistants in delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring patients.
• Administer medications as trained and directed by the veterinary medical team.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces to maintain a sanitary veterinary environment.
• Complete laundry, maintain clean bedding, and ensure animals have comfortable living spaces.
• Monitor patients for changes in appetite, behavior, activity, and overall condition, reporting concerns to the veterinary team.
• Maintain accurate records of medications, special diets, appetite, behavior, and any health or care-related concerns.
• Assist with post‑operative patient care and monitor animals recovering from veterinary procedures.
• Help veterinarians and veterinary technicians with animal restraint, examinations, and other patient care needs.
• Restock veterinary hospital supplies and help keep treatment areas organized.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment as trained.
• Provide compassionate, patient care to animals who may be sick, injured, anxious, or frightened.

We're looking for a dependable, compassionate individual who enjoys working with animals and takes pride in providing excellent veterinary and kennel care. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and understands the importance of cleanliness, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of basic animal care, cleaning, and disinfecting methods, or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely and properly handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products safely and efficiently.
• Physical ability to perform moderately heavy work, including lifting and moving large dogs, bags of pet food, litter, and other supplies.
• Patience and compassion when caring for sick, scared, injured, or recovering animals.
• Ability and willingness to learn medication administration, recognize abnormal conditions, and report changes in patient behavior or health.
• Strong attention to detail when following veterinary care instructions and maintaining patient records.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• A positive, cooperative attitude and the ability to work well with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and other team members.
• Dependability, flexibility, and a willingness to help wherever needed to support the veterinary team.

Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, animal boarding facility, or other animal care setting is a plus, but a compassionate attitude and willingness to learn are just as important!

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre‑employment screening. *Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .