Veterinary Technician/Kennel Attendant
About The Position
Karns Animal Clinic is searching for a full-time Kennel Technician to join their team. This role is hands-on and involves caring for pets during their hospital and kennel stay. The clinic has a strong structure for medical care and emphasizes having fun while working through challenges. Kennel Technicians play an important role in caring for pets in both the hospital and kennel, working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration, professional growth, mutual respect, and a people-first approach. This position offers the opportunity to provide essential daily animal care while also supporting surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, and hospital operations. It is an active position for someone who enjoys learning, helping others, and making a meaningful difference for every patient.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for animal care and patient well-being.
- A dependable, compassionate, and attentive approach to your work.
- The ability to stay organized and effective in a fast-paced environment.
- A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others.
- Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and yourself.
- A positive, supportive attitude grounded in teamwork and mutual respect.
- A desire to grow professionally while encouraging the growth of your teammates.
- Previous kennel, animal care, or veterinary experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, watering, and exercise.
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and work areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
- Monitor patients’ health and behavior and report concerns to a supervisor or veterinarian.
- Prepare patients for surgery by shaving, cleaning, and disinfecting surgical sites.
- Monitor anesthesia, vital signs, and patient status during surgical procedures.
- Provide post-operative care, including monitoring recovery, supporting pain management, and dressing wounds as directed.
- Clean, sanitize, pack, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment.
- Support the hospital and kennel teams with additional patient-care and cleaning responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance options
- Health Savings Account
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- free or discounted Antech lab work for employee pets
- pet discounts on services and products
- a pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- state license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- continuing education allowance
- uniform allowance
- access to Vetcor’s TechLife professional community
- Six paid holidays
- an Employee Assistance Program
- an employee discount program
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
