Veterinary Kennel Technician

Healing Hands Animal Hospital; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Hands Veterinary Hospital in Burgaw, NC is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Technician to support animal care, kennel cleanliness, and hospital tasks. You will assist with feeding, walking, enrichment, and health observations, while maintaining a clean environment and proper records.

Responsibilities include handling a variety of animals, stocking supplies, and helping with intake/discharge under veterinary supervision. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience with dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Reliable transportation and weekend availability.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Feed animals according to schedule and dietary needs.
• Walk, exercise, and provide enrichment.
• Monitor animal health and report signs of illness to staff.
• Clean cages, sanitize areas, and stock supplies.
• Assist with intake/discharge and correct animal identification.

Skills

Animal handling

Attention to detail

Physical ability

Communication skills

Animal health basics

Reliable transportation

Independent work

Weekend availability

Job description

Are you ready to start the next chapter of your life with an actual career instead of just a job? Healing Hands Animal Hospital has an incredible opportunity for a Veterinary Kennel Technician. This friendly and energetic clinic is working to keep our furry companions healthy and well cared for.

Key responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Animal Care:

• Feeding animals according to a set schedule and dietary needs
• Walking and exercising animals in designated areas
• Providing enrichment activities like toys and playtime
• Monitoring animal health, observing for signs of illness or distress and reporting to veterinary staff

Kennel and Hospital Care:

• Cleaning and disinfecting animal cages, runs, and play areas regularly
• Washing and sanitizing food and water bowls
• Changing bedding and maintaining clean laundry
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of the kennel facility
• Maintaining overall cleanliness of the hospital along with other staff members
• Unpacking daily inventory boxes and stocking low inventory throughout the hospital
• Stocking, organizing, and cleaning items in storage and storage areas

Animal Handling:

• Safely restraining animals for examinations or procedures as needed
• Assisting with intake and discharge of animals
• Properly identifying animals and ensuring accurate record keeping

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Animal handling experience: Comfort and confidence in working with a variety of animals, including dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments, goats, pigs, and chickens
• Attention to detail: Ability to follow cleaning protocols and accurately monitor animal health
• Physical ability: Capability to lift and move animals up to 50lbs, walk for extended periods, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks
• Communication skills:Effective communication with clients, veterinary staff, and other team members
• Basic understanding of animal behavior and health concerns
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Availablility to work weekends, alternating

Healing Hands Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the beloved pets of Burgaw, NC area since 1995. We are under new management and are expanding quickly. Exemplary patient care and client service are our #1 priority, and with that we have a busy office to care for pets as well as the ability to perform in-home care and services. This is your chance to join a team that gets to make a difference with what they do each and every day. You are invited to apply!