Veterinary Kennel Technician
About The Position
As a veterinary kennel technician, you’ll play an important role in keeping our hospitalized and boarding patients comfortable, healthy, and well cared for. This is a hands-on position that’s ideal for someone who genuinely enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive veterinary team. Brandon Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care. Our three dedicated veterinarians work alongside skilled veterinary technicians, friendly receptionists, and attentive kennel staff to provide exceptional care for every patient. Our hospital is equipped with digital radiology, in-house laboratory diagnostics, advanced dental equipment, and laser technology, allowing our veterinary team to provide everything from routine wellness care to complex procedures and hospitalization. We also have a climate-controlled boarding facility with a covered walking area, giving our boarding patients a comfortable environment year-round.
Requirements
- Compassionate, dependable veterinary kennel technician who is comfortable working with animals of different sizes, personalities, and medical needs.
- Knowledge of appropriate cleaning and disinfecting practices.
- Comfortable safely restraining animals or willing to learn proper veterinary restraint techniques.
- Able to learn medication administration and recognize changes in patient condition.
- Comfortable performing physical work, including lifting large dogs and bags of food or litter.
- Patient and compassionate when caring for sick, scared, or injured animals.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with the veterinary team.
- Self-motivated and eager to continue learning and developing your veterinary knowledge.
- Comfortable working around animals and potential exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.
Nice To Haves
- Previous veterinary, kennel, boarding, or animal care experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Feeding, walking, bathing, and caring for hospitalized and boarding animals.
- Cleaning kennels, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Providing medications as directed and accurately documenting medication administration.
- Monitoring appetite, behavior, elimination, and overall condition and communicating concerns to the veterinary team.
- Assisting with post-operative patients and providing supportive nursing care.
- Helping veterinarians and veterinary assistants with safe animal restraint during examinations and treatments.
- Restocking hospital and kennel supplies.
- Maintaining accurate records regarding medications, special diets, appetite, behavior, and patient concerns.
- Learning to properly clean and sterilize surgical instruments as needed.
- Recognizing abnormal conditions and promptly communicating changes to the veterinary team.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401k
- 401k matching program
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Holiday Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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