Full Time Kennel Technician - Petal Animal Clinic

Animal Medical Center • Agoura Hills, CA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kennel Technician, you will be responsible for:
· Providing daily care for boarding pets, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring.
· Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel areas.
· Bathing and basic grooming (nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expression).
· Assisting veterinary staff with handling pets and ensuring their comfort.
· Monitoring for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns.
· Delivering excellent customer service by treating every pet as if they were your own.

Requirements

• You are uncomfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• You don’t enjoy cleaning (a big part of the job is keeping pets and spaces clean and safe).
• You have trouble being on your feet for most of the day or lifting
• You aren’t a team player—this role requires strong collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for boarding pets, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary kennel areas.
• Bathing and basic grooming (nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expression).
• Assisting veterinary staff with handling pets and ensuring their comfort.
• Monitoring for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns.
• Delivering excellent customer service by treating every pet as if they were your own.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation - start accruing immediately
• Holiday pay 8 total (holidays worked is double time)
• 24 hours/year sick time - start accruing immediately
• Employee pet discounts on services and products
• Uniform allotment
• Discounts, rewards, and perks through the BenefitHub app
• Pet food discounts through Hill’s, Royal Canin, and Purina

What This Job Offers

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