Kennel Technician - Full Time

Animal Medical Center • Petal, MS

3h • $12 - $14 • Onsite

About The Position

Petal Animal Clinic is seeking a Kennel Technician who takes pride in providing exceptional daily care and maintaining a clean, safe environment for the pets entrusted to us. This role is essential to the health, comfort, and happiness of our boarding pets—and to the overall success of our veterinary team. As a Kennel Technician, you will play a vital part in our patients’ daily care and well-being. This is an active, fast-paced position that requires physical stamina, strong attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals.

Requirements

• Compassionate, dependable, and energized by hands-on work with animals
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Dependability and flexibility are essential
• Uncomfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• Dislike cleaning (sanitation is a major part of this role)
• Struggle with being on your feet most of the day
• Unable to lift and handle pets and equipment safely
• Prefer working independently rather than as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience

Responsibilities

• Providing daily boarding care (feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring)
• Maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe kennel areas
• Bathing and performing basic grooming services (nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression)
• Assisting veterinary staff with safe pet handling and comfort support
• Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns
• Treating every pet as if they were your own

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• 8 paid holidays
• 24 hours/year sick time
• Employee pet discounts on services and products
• Uniform allotment
• Discounts and perks through the BenefitHub app
• Pet food discounts through Hill’s, Royal Canin, and Purina
• Wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed