Weekend Kennel Technician — Compassionate, Fast-Paced Vet Care

Bellevue Animal Clinic; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Bonus

401k matching

Job summary

Bellevue Animal Clinic in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding patients, support the veterinary team, and help maintain a safe, clean hospital environment.

Responsibilities include daily care, feeding, monitoring, restraining animals as needed, cleaning kennels and equipment, and assisting with examinations and post-operative care. Weekend availability required; strong teamwork and compassion are essential.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability is required.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats.
• Ability to lift, stand, walk, and move heavy supplies.
• Willingness to learn cleaning and disinfection procedures.
• Compassionate, patient, and calm with ill or anxious animals.
• Ability to assist veterinarians with exams and restraint.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating of hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Monitor and document appetite, behavior, medications, and any changes in a patient's condition.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Wash laundry and restock hospital supplies.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary assistants with animal restraint, exams, and post-operative patient care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.

Skills

Weekend availability

Dog and Cat handling

Lifting and physical tasks

Cleanliness and disinfection

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Bellevue Animal Clinic in Little Rock, AR, is seeking a Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding patients, support the veterinary team, and help maintain a safe, clean hospital environment.

Responsibilities include daily care, feeding, monitoring, restraining animals as needed, cleaning kennels and equipment, and assisting with examinations and post-operative care. Weekend availability required; strong teamwork and compassion are essential.