Kennel Technician - Glen Burnie, MD
About The Position
Glen Burnie Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable, compassionate Kennel Technician to join their team. This role is crucial in ensuring hospitalized and boarding patients are comfortable, clean, safe, and well-cared for, while also contributing to the smooth operation of the entire hospital. The position emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, and a healthy work-life balance, with a Monday-Friday schedule and no weekend or holiday shifts. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for animals, a proactive mindset, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for animals and compassionate patient care
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—you’re willing to jump in when help is needed
- Reliability and a positive, team-first approach
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- A warm, confident communication style
- Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and yourself
- Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
- Attention to cleanliness, safety, and patient comfort
- A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive hospital culture
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the medical team to coordinate patient care and timing
- Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition
- Provide clean bedding, enrichment, calming routines, and other patient comfort measures
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and patient-care areas
- Complete laundry and help maintain hospital sanitation standards
- Support cleanliness and organization throughout kennel and treatment areas
- Jump in where needed to help keep the day running smoothly
Benefits
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- 529 Savings Plan
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Support Program
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
