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Sunland Acres

Kennel Tech Full or Part Time

Fruit Cove, FL · On-site

$500 - $1.0K/wk

Position Overview The Kennel Technician plays a vital role in the daily care, safety, and wellbeing ... Maintain clean and sanitary kennels, play yards, and common areas * Assist with dog movement ...

Sunland Acres

Kennel Tech Full or Part Time

Fruit Cove, FL · On-site

$500 - $1.0K/wk

Position Overview The Kennel Technician plays a vital role in the daily care, safety, and wellbeing ... Maintain clean and sanitary kennels, play yards, and common areas * Assist with dog movement ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Kennel Technician

Ocala, FL · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in ... doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper ...

Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Kennel Technician

Ocala, FL · On-site

$11.50 - $14.75/hr

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in ... doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper ...

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What do you do as a kennel tech assistant?

A kennel tech assistant is responsible for caring for animals in a kennel or shelter, including feeding, cleaning, and providing basic health checks. They often assist with maintaining a clean environment, monitoring animal behavior, and supporting veterinary staff as needed. The role requires physical stamina and attention to hygiene standards.

What qualifications do you need to be a kennel tech assistant?

Kennel tech assistants typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and should have basic animal care knowledge. Physical stamina, the ability to handle animals safely, and good communication skills are also important; some employers may require previous experience or certifications in animal care or first aid.

What skills do you need to be a kennel tech assistant?

A kennel tech assistant needs strong animal care skills, including knowledge of handling and cleaning animals safely. Good communication, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety protocols are also important. Basic knowledge of sanitation and familiarity with kennel management tools can enhance job performance.

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Veterinary Kennel Technician

Alliance Animal Health

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

$10.50 - $13.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Alliance Animal Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 56 rated veterinary

Job description

Veterinary Kennel Technician

At Ocala Veterinary Hospital, we believe pets are family and are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care in a warm, compassionate environment. Our team combines advanced medicine with personalized care to create a positive experience for every patient, client, and team member.

We are proud to offer progressive veterinary services supported by advanced technology, including CT imaging, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, laser therapy, and much more. We value teamwork, continued learning, and professional growth, creating a workplace where our team members can thrive while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Hospital Hours:

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Rotating Weekend Shifts – Kennel Technicians: Weekend shifts will rotate among the Kennel Technician team.

  • Saturday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 4:00–5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00–8:00 AM & 4:00–5:00 PM

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in hospital, and our clients in the boarding facility. This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating. You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.
  • Proper methods of animal restraint.
  • Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
  • Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).
  • Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals.
  • Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.
  • Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.

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 background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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