Kennel Technician

About the Job

Join Our Team as a Kennel Technician!

Are you a compassionate and dependable animal lover looking for a rewarding opportunity in veterinary care? We're excited to invite you to become a part of our dedicated and passionate team! At Bartram Trail Veterinary Hospital, we're committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care in a clean, safe, and modern environment-and we're looking for someone like you to help us make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can work both independently and collaboratively, and want to be an integral part of a veterinary team that truly values every patient, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:

Our kennel technicians care for boarding dogs and cats, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout their stay. Compassion for animals and their owners is a must, as is a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Arrive on time and reliably for scheduled shifts.
• Feed, exercise, and provide enrichment for boarded animals.
• Clean and sanitize dog runs and cat condos.
• Check pets in and out of boarding, engaging positively with their owners.
• Administer medications to boarded animals as directed.
• Perform laundry duties (lots of towels and blankets!).
• Bathe dogs and perform basic grooming tasks such as brush-outs and toenail trims.
• Conduct daily cleaning and light maintenance in the boarding area and throughout the hospital.

Please note: You should expect to spend the majority of your time in the boarding area.

Schedule & Benefits:

Part-Time Positions:

• Typically 2-3 weekdays per week, with alternating Saturdays and weekend comeback hours.
• Eligible for benefits after a 90-day probationary period, including:
  • Pet care discounts.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • 401K with 4% employer matching
• Part-time is defined as a regular schedule of 63 hours or less per bi-weekly pay period.

To Expedite the Interview Process:

Please complete our official online application at:

You may attach a cover letter along with your resume and/or CV. If you encounter any issues with the application form, feel free to email us at View email address on click.appcast.io or call/text us at View phone number on click.appcast.io .

To stand out, include the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" in your message!

If you have animal handling experience that isn't reflected in your work history, please include an explanation in a cover letter - we'd love to know more.

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you aboard as a vital member of our veterinary care team!