Kennel Technician - Valrico, FL

• Part-time hours (30 or fewer per week) that leave room for school, family, or other commitments
• A team-based hospital where veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and customer service representatives rely on the Kennel Technician as a key part of patient care
• A commitment to Fear Free and low-stress handling, so patients are treated with patience and kindness
• A front-row seat to veterinary medicine and real exposure to how a hospital runs, ideal if you’re considering a future in animal care
• Pride in a high standard of cleanliness and care that you help set every day

• Feed, water, and monitor boarding, daycare, and hospitalized patients according to medical and boarding instructions
• Walk dogs and provide exercise and enrichment that keep patients happy and comfortable
• Watch for changes in appetite, attitude, behavior, mobility, or elimination habits and report concerns to the medical team right away
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment
• Bathe patients as needed and prepare boarding pets for discharge, making sure every belonging goes home with them
• Help restrain patients for exams, treatments, and procedures, and assist technicians and veterinarians with handling and basic care
• Handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals of all sizes and temperaments using low-stress techniques
• Launder bedding, towels, and linens; stock hospital and kennel supplies; and dispose of waste and biohazard materials according to protocol
• Keep the whole facility clean, including exam rooms, treatment areas, isolation wards, break rooms, and public spaces
• Greet clients warmly at boarding drop-off and pick-up and share updates on their pets as directed
• Help with opening and closing duties and follow all OSHA, safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to safely handle dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• The ability to lift, carry, and restrain animals up to 50 pounds on your own, and heavier animals with help
• Comfort bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, and walking for long periods, and working in varying temperatures, including outdoor walking areas
• Availability to work some weekends and most holidays
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a habit of taking ownership of your work
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, plus good time management
• Compassion for animals and the people who love them
• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, daycare, shelter, or boarding facility is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of animal behavior and restraint techniques is a plus
• An interest in growing a career in veterinary medicine or animal care is a bonus

If you’re a dependable, compassionate person who takes pride in clean kennels, happy pets, and a team that has your back, we’d love to meet you. As our Kennel Technician, you’ll play a real part in the care and comfort of every patient who walks through our doors.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Valrico Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.