Veterinary Kennel Technician
Alliance Animal Health
Invite-only right now: save jobs, track applications, build tailored resumesAlready have an account? Log in
- Location
- Lee's Summit, MO
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 2
- 17 days ago
Career path
See where this role leads
Jigup maps the next three moves from a job like this one, with the titles and the skills each step asks for.
About the company
Alliance Animal Health
Veterinary · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Care for hospitalized and boarding pets, monitor and document their condition, clean kennels and equipment, restock supplies, and assist with restraint, exams, and post-operative care.
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and help maintain a safe hospital environment.
What you need
- <p><u><strong>We are looking for someone with:</strong></u></p><ul><li>Previous animal care/kennel experience<strong> required </strong></li><li>Weekend availability is required.</li><li>Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.</li><li>Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, standing, walking, and handling large dogs, pet food, and supplies.</li><li>Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn.</li><li>Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for sick, injured, or anxious animals.</li><li>Ability to learn how to administer medications and recognize changes in an animal's condition.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.</li><li>Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.</li></ul>
Key skills
animal care/kennel experiencecleaning and disinfecting practicesadminister medicationsStrong communication skillswritten and verbal instructions
Keywords for your resumePro
The words this employer's screening is likely to look for.
This job lists resume keywords
The terms this posting uses, pulled out so you can mirror them in your resume. Jigup Pro members see the list on the job board.
Perks
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Career Development Opportunities
See full description on company page, apply now
Read the full posting here
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
As a Kennel Technician, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate care for our hospitalized and boarding patients. You'll help ensure pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for while supporting our veterinary team with daily hospital operations.
Responsibilities include:
Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating of hospitalized and boarding pets.
Monitor and document appetite, behavior, medications, and any changes in a patient's condition.
Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
Wash laundry and restock hospital supplies.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary assistants with animal restraint, exams, and post-operative patient care.
Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary setting.
We are looking for someone with:
Previous animal care/kennel experience required
Weekend availability is required.
Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, standing, walking, and handling large dogs, pet food, and supplies.
Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn.
Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for sick, injured, or anxious animals.
Ability to learn how to administer medications and recognize changes in an animal's condition.
Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
We offer our staff:
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!
Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .