Veterinary Kennel Technician

Alliance Animal Health • Pea Ridge, AR

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, is seeking a caring and dependable veterinary kennel technician. This role is crucial for the daily care and comfort of hospitalized patients and boarding pets. The veterinary hospital offers a variety of services including preventive care, surgery, diagnostics, and boarding. The technician will work closely with veterinary assistants and doctors in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a supportive team that values collaboration and excellent patient care.

Requirements

• Compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working hands-on with animals
• Willingness to learn and genuine care for pet well-being
• Patient and compassionate approach to sick, scared, or injured animals
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
• Ability to learn medication administration and recognize potential health concerns
• Understanding of basic cleaning and disinfecting practices, or the willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and handling large dogs, bags of litter, pet food, and other supplies
• Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative relationship with clients and veterinary team members

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary kennel technician or animal care experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and caring for hospitalized and boarding animals
• Cleaning kennels, treatment areas, equipment, and other veterinary spaces
• Administering medications as directed after appropriate training
• Monitoring appetite, behavior, medications, and overall condition and documenting observations accurately
• Recognizing and communicating changes or abnormal conditions to the veterinary team
• Providing post-operative care and assisting with hospitalized patients
• Assisting veterinary assistants and doctors with safe animal restraint and examinations
• Restocking veterinary and hospital supplies
• Completing laundry and maintaining clean, organized work areas
• Learning proper cleaning and sterilization procedures for surgical instruments
• Following written and verbal instructions and maintaining accurate patient records

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed