Kennel Technician

VetNow Animal Urgent Care is looking for a compassionate, reliable, and hardworking Kennel Technician ready to make a difference! We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is passionate about animal care and excited to be part of a modern, fast-paced veterinary urgent care team. Someone who is energetic, dependable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in providing excellent patient care. Veterinary medicine has changed — and we are here to break the status quo. VetNow Animal Urgent Care is built upon the idea of improving pet owners’ access to urgent and emergent care with state-of-the-art medicine delivered in a fast, reliable, and affordable way. We don’t just care for pets; we partner with their families. We help bridge the gap between primary care and 24-hour emergency and specialty hospitals, and we believe every team member plays a critical role in patient outcomes. Are you ready to make a mark and join us on an exciting and new journey? Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site role as a Kennel Technician at VetNow Animal Urgent Care in Studio City, CA. The Kennel Technician supports the medical team by ensuring hospitalized and boarding patients receive attentive, compassionate, and safe care while maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment. This role is essential to patient comfort, infection control, and overall hospital flow during urgent and emergent cases. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide daily care for hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, walking, cleaning, and comfort care Monitor patients closely and report changes in behavior, appetite, or condition to the medical team Assist with safe animal handling and restraint as needed Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment Support technicians and veterinarians during busy urgent care shifts Assist with laundry, stocking, and organization of hospital supplies Follow hospital protocols for biosecurity, safety, and infection control Uphold and promote a culture of teamwork, compassion, and excellence in patient care Why you’ll love working for us: We are a privately owned company where the health and wellbeing of our staff is a top priority. We strive for excellent work-life balance and believe that family and mental health are essential values. We work hard to ensure all hospital team members feel supported both inside and outside the workplace. Full-time — rotating weekly 3x10 and 4x10 hour shifts Fast-paced, team-oriented urgent care environment Opportunity to learn and grow within emergency and urgent care medicine Qualifications: Previous animal handling or kennel experience preferred (veterinary setting a plus) Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail Ability to lift, walk, and restrain animals safely Comfortable working in a fast-paced urgent care setting Positive attitude and willingness to learn Weekend and holiday availability preferred Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance Employee pet care discounts Holiday pay and generous paid time off Flexible scheduling Upward mobility, advancement, and on-the-job training opportunities We will be opening our doors in January 2026! Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $22 - $28 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No