Veterinary Kennel Technician Compassionate Animal Care

Alliance Animal Health; Brookhaven (MS); 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 Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA-Accred

Referral Bonus Program

Potential Bonuses & Pet Discounts

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Technician to provide compassionate, hands-on care for hospitalized and boarding animals while supporting veterinarians and technicians.

You will help maintain a clean, safe environment, assist with daily patient care, medications, and records, and collaborate with a small, dedicated team to deliver quality care for pets and livestock alike.

Qualifications

• Basic animal care knowledge or willingness to learn.
• Ability to safely restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Physical ability for moderately heavy work, lifting large dogs and supplies.
• Patience and compassion for sick, injured, or anxious animals.
• Willingness to learn medication administration and report changes.
• Strong attention to detail in following care instructions and records.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Positive, cooperative attitude with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring.
• Administer medications as trained and directed by the veterinary team.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, exam rooms, and treatment areas to maintain a sanitary environment.
• Complete laundry and maintain clean bedding and living spaces for animals.
• Monitor patients for changes and report concerns to the veterinary team.
• Maintain accurate records of medications, diets, and health observations.
• Assist with post-operative care and monitor animals recovering from procedures.
• Support veterinarians and technicians with restraint, examinations, and care needs.
• Restock supplies and keep treatment areas organized.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment as trained.
• Provide compassionate, patient care to animals that are sick, injured, or frightened.

Skills

Animal care

Animal restraint

Cleaning & sanitation

Teamwork

Job description

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Technician to provide compassionate, hands-on care for hospitalized and boarding animals while supporting veterinarians and technicians.

You will help maintain a clean, safe environment, assist with daily patient care, medications, and records, and collaborate with a small, dedicated team to deliver quality care for pets and livestock alike.