Kennel Technician
About The Position
Ranch Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Part-Time Kennel Technician to join our veterinary team in Bradenton, Florida! If you enjoy working with animals, take pride in keeping their environment clean and comfortable, and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to meet you. Whether your background is in kennel care, pet boarding, animal shelters, dog daycare, veterinary assisting, or general animal care, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a veterinary hospital while gaining valuable hands-on experience. As a Kennel Technician, you'll help care for our hospitalized and boarding pets, monitor their comfort and well-being, maintain a clean and sanitary hospital, and support our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and client service team. Your work helps ensure every pet receives attentive care and a safe, comfortable place to stay. Bring your compassion. Bring your work ethic. Become part of a team that cares.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in animal care, kennel operations, pet boarding, dog daycare, an animal shelter, or a veterinary setting.
- Comfort working with and safely handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
- A strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and punctuality.
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and recognize when an animal needs additional attention.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- The ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment.
- A genuine commitment to animal health, safety, cleanliness, and well-being.
- Veterinary hospital experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn, reliability, and the right attitude matter, too.
- Candidates with transferable animal care experience are encouraged to apply.
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching frequently throughout the workday.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Working around animal hair and dander, cleaning and disinfecting products, veterinary chemicals, and varying noise levels.
- Safely handling animals and assisting with restraint when trained and appropriate.
- Performing routine cleaning, laundry, and sanitation tasks as part of daily responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary hospital experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Feed, walk, exercise, and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets
- Provide compassionate daily care for dogs and cats
- Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team
- Monitor patient behavior, appetite, comfort, and overall condition
- Communicate concerns promptly to the veterinary team
- Provide gentle, patient-focused handling throughout each pet's stay
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment
- Assist with laundry, stocking, and daily hospital tasks
- Help maintain a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and their families
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and animal handling
- Assist with patient restraint when appropriate
- Work closely with the client service team and other hospital departments
- Help keep patient care and daily hospital operations running smoothly
- Step in where needed and contribute to a positive team environment
Benefits
- Employee perks, training, and development opportunities based on role eligibility and company policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
