Animal Care Associate (Internship Opportunity)

Job Title: Kennel Technician

Job Description

As an Animal Care Technician, your primary responsibility will be the compassionate care of animals. You will ensure the cleanliness, orderliness, and safety of kennel areas and provide daily socialization and exercise for the animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care as the top priority for all animals.

• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and odor-free conditions in kennels.

• Ensure kennel areas are safe for animals.

• Feed animals according to scheduled guidelines and ensure they have water at all times.

• Comply with specific feeding programs related to behavioral enrichment.

• Ensure animals receive daily socialization and exercise, adhering to exercise programs for each dog or cat.

• Document necessary animal information for management or veterinary staff.

• Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of all animals, bathing or cleaning them as needed.

• Maintain inventory of stock supplies and clean laundry as needed.

• Advise the supervisor of any unsafe conditions or safety rule infractions.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience of at least 1 year in environments involving cleaning, food preparation, and data entry.

• Experience around large groups of animals is preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in animal science, vivarium, husbandry, veterinary environments, or similar settings.

• High school diploma required.

• 6 months or more of animal care experience in veterinary environments, kennels, or shelters preferred for full-time role consideration.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a food preparation area set up similar to an industrial kitchen. Initially, there are no direct animal responsibilities, with a focus on food prep training. Commitment to a steady schedule of 40 hours a week is required, with flexibility in hours as long as they are consistent. Weekend coverage is necessary, with a two-week rotating shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The facility operates year-round, regardless of weather conditions. The work environment is team-oriented, with high expectations for continuous productivity. The facility is advanced and well-maintained.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Montgomery City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Montgomery City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

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