Veterinary Kennel Technician

Animal Medical Center Brookhaven•Brookhaven, MS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is a mixed-animal veterinary practice that primarily cares for companion animals and also serves local farms and large-animal patients. The Veterinary Kennel Technician provides hands-on care for animals in the veterinary hospital and boarding facility, maintains clean, safe, and comfortable spaces, and supports veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians, and veterinary assistants in providing patient care. The role calls for a dependable, compassionate team member who can work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is willing to learn. Previous animal-care experience is a plus, but is not required. The practice describes its team as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of patients and veterinary services. Hiring eligibility may be contingent on completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening. Some benefits may vary based on full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic animal care, cleaning, and disinfecting methods, or willingness to learn.
Ability to safely handle and restrain animals of different sizes and temperaments.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and use cleaning products safely and efficiently.
Physical ability to perform moderately heavy work, including lifting and moving large dogs, bags of pet food, litter, and other supplies.
Patience and compassion when caring for sick, scared, injured, or recovering animals.
Ability and willingness to learn medication administration, recognize abnormal conditions, and report changes in patient behavior or health.
Attention to detail when following veterinary care instructions and maintaining patient records.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Positive, cooperative attitude and ability to work well with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and other team members.
Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to help wherever needed to support the veterinary team.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, animal boarding facility, or other animal-care setting.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring patients.
Administer medications as trained and directed by the veterinary medical team.
Clean and disinfect kennels, exam rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
Complete laundry, maintain clean bedding, and provide comfortable animal living spaces.
Monitor patients’ appetite, behavior, activity, and overall condition, and report concerns to the veterinary team.
Maintain accurate records of medications, special diets, appetite, behavior, and health or care-related concerns.
Assist with post-operative care and monitor animals recovering from veterinary procedures.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with animal restraint, examinations, and other patient-care needs.
Restock hospital supplies and keep treatment areas organized.
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment as trained.
Provide compassionate care to animals who may be sick, injured, anxious, or frightened.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Liability insurance
401(k) and 401(k) matching program
Life and supplemental insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
Paid bereavement program
Paid parental leave program
Competitive compensation
Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology program
Career development opportunities
Referral bonus program for most positions
Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses