Kennel Technician - Valrico, FL

Valrico Animal Clinic•Brandon, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Valrico Animal Clinic is hiring a Kennel Technician. This part-time role is ideal for someone who loves animals, takes pride in their work, and wants a hands-on position where they can see the difference they make. The Kennel Technician is crucial for the care of boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients, ensuring they are fed, walked, clean, comfortable, and closely monitored. This position is suitable for individuals with or without prior kennel experience, offering a supportive team environment and opportunities for learning within veterinary medicine.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
The ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals.
The ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals up to 50 pounds on your own, and heavier animals with help.
Comfort bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking for long periods, and working in varying temperatures, including outdoor walking areas.
Availability to work some weekends and most holidays.
Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a habit of taking ownership of your work.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, plus good time management.
Compassion for animals and the people who love them.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, daycare, shelter, or boarding facility is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of animal behavior and restraint techniques is a plus.
An interest in growing a career in veterinary medicine or animal care is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, and monitor boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients according to medical and boarding instructions.
Walk dogs and provide exercise and enrichment.
Watch for changes in patient's appetite, attitude, behavior, mobility, or elimination habits and report concerns to the medical team.
Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment.
Bathe patients as needed and prepare boarding pets for discharge.
Help restrain patients for exams, treatments, and procedures, and assist technicians and veterinarians with handling and basic care.
Handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals of all sizes and temperaments using low-stress techniques.
Launder bedding, towels, and linens; stock hospital and kennel supplies; and dispose of waste and biohazard materials.
Keep the whole facility clean, including exam rooms, treatment areas, isolation wards, break rooms, and public spaces.
Greet clients warmly at boarding drop-off and pick-up and share updates on their pets.
Help with opening and closing duties and follow all OSHA, safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols.