Veterinary Kennel Technician

Veterinary Kennel Technician

Veterinary Medical Center of St. Lucie County is a beautiful 10,000 sq foot 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in St. Lucie, FL. We offer specialized ER care 24/7 and during the day we function as a comprehensive full-service animal hospital! We provide top-notch service, cutting-edge technology, and a dedicated team of experienced medical professionals and support staff eager to be involved in your pet's care. Whether your pet needs routine check-ups, preventive care, or urgent medical attention, we're here to provide expert care whenever it's needed. We also offer boarding, grooming, and an incredible dog daycare!

With a shared passion for animal care and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that every pet receives the best possible treatment in a warm and welcoming environment.

Our general practice hours of operation are:

• Monday - Friday: 7 am - 5 pm
• Saturday: 7 am - 4 pm
• Closed on Sunday

Job Description

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. This is an entry-level position and we are looking for someone who is excited and willing to learn! 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. You will be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.

Qualifications

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 attend to sick, scared and injured animals sympathetically and patiently.
• 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.

Additional Information

Pay Range: Starting at $14.50/hr depending on experience level.

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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.