Veterinary Kennel Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Ocala Veterinary Hospital in Ocala, FL is seeking a kennel technician to provide care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning for in-hospital and boarding animals. You will support veterinarians and the team with restraint, exams, and daily care in a compassionate setting.

Weekend shifts will rotate among the Kennel Technician team, offering growth and a supportive environment with benefits and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
• Proper methods of animal restraint.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of hospital patients and boarding animals.
• Assist clients in the boarding facility with daily needs and questions.
• Restock medical supplies and keep areas organized.
• Assist doctors and technicians with restraint and examinations.
• Maintain accurate medication, diet, and behavior records.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Animal restraint

Cleaning equipment handling

Physical stamina

Medication administration

Recordkeeping

Job description

AtOcala Veterinary Hospital, we believe pets are family and are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care in a warm, compassionate environment. Our team combines advanced medicine with personalized care to create a positive experience for every patient, client, and team member.

We are proud to offer progressive veterinary services supported by advanced technology, including CT imaging, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, laser therapy, and much more. We value teamwork, continued learning, and professional growth, creating a workplace where our team members can thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Hospital Hours:

• Monday – Friday:7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday:7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Sunday:Closed

Rotating Weekend Shifts – Kennel Technicians:

Weekend shifts will rotate among the Kennel Technician team.

• Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 4:00–5:00 PM

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in hospital, and our clients in the boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
• Proper methods of animal restraint.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
• Abilityto sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals.
• Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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
• 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 background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.