Kennel Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Wellness resources

Are you compassionate, dependable, and energized by hands-on work with animals? Petal Animal Clinic and Animal Medical Center is seeking a Kennel Technician who takes pride in providing exceptional daily care and maintaining a clean, safe environment for the pets entrusted to us.

This role is essential to the health, comfort, and happiness of our boarding petsand to the overall success of our veterinary team.

Part time position at Petal Animal Clinic. Part time position at Animal Medical Center.

About the Role
As a Kennel Technician, you will play a vital part in our patients daily care and well-being. Responsibilities include:

• Providing daily boarding care (feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring)
• Maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe kennel areas
• Bathing and performing basic grooming services (nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression)
  Assisting veterinary staff with safe pet handling and comfort support
• Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns
  Treating every pet as if they were your own

This is an active, fast-paced position that requires physical stamina, strong attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals.

Who We Are
Founded in 1981, Petal Animal Clinic has proudly served the Petal community for over forty decades. We are a progressive veterinary practice committed to compassionate, high-quality medicine and outstanding client service. Animal Medical Center is the oldest veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg, originating in the 1950's.

Our team culture is built on :

• Honesty
• Positive
• Compassion
• Dependability

We believe in improving the lives of animals while building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients.

What Its Like to Work Here
No two days are the same. Youll experience:

• The joy of puppy kisses
• The reward of helping a nervous pet feel safe
• The satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts an animals comfort and well-being

We work hardbut we support each other, celebrate wins, and take pride in what we do.

This Is Not the Job for You If

• You are uncomfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
• You dislike cleaning (sanitation is a major part of this role)
• You struggle with being on your feet most of the day
• You are unable to lift and handle pets and equipment safely
• You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team

Schedule Requirements

• Part-Time (30 hours or less per week)
• Shifts between 7:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. for Petal Animal Clinic
• Shifts between 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for Animal Medical Center
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Important Scheduling Requirement
This position is not intended to be a summer-only role. Applicants must be available to continue working not only during the summer, but also throughout the fall/winter season (including holidays). Dependability and flexibility are essential.

Compensation & Benefits
We value our team and offer:

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Employee pet discounts on services and products
• Uniform allotment
• Discounts and perks through the BenefitHub app
• Pet food discounts through Hills, Royal Canin, and Purina