Kennel Technician - Valrico, FL

Vetcor•Valrico, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Valrico Animal Clinic is hiring a Kennel Technician! This part-time role is crucial for the care of boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients, ensuring they are fed, walked, clean, comfortable, and closely monitored. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys a hands-on, active role. This position offers a great opportunity to gain experience in veterinary medicine, with a supportive team eager to teach.

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 independently, and heavier animals with assistance.
Comfort with bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking for extended periods.
Ability to work 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 work.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Good time management skills.
Compassion for animals and their owners.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, daycare, shelter, or boarding facility.
Knowledge of animal behavior and restraint techniques.
An interest in growing a career in veterinary medicine or animal care.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, and monitor boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients according to medical and boarding instructions.
Walk dogs and provide exercise and enrichment.
Observe patients for changes in 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.
Assist technicians and veterinarians with patient restraint for exams, treatments, and procedures, and with 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.
Maintain cleanliness of the entire facility, 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.
Assist with opening and closing duties and adhere to all OSHA, safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols.