Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Are you compassionate, dependable, and energized by hands-on work with animals? Petal Animal Clinic is seeking a Kennel Technician who takes pride in providing exceptional daily care and maintaining a clean, safe environment for the pets entrusted to us.
This role is essential to the health, comfort, and happiness of our boarding pets—and to the overall success of our veterinary team.
🐾 About the Role
As a Kennel Technician, you will play a vital part in our patients’ daily care and well-being. Responsibilities include:
- Providing daily boarding care (feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring)
- Maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe kennel areas
- Bathing and performing basic grooming services (nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression)
Assisting veterinary staff with safe pet handling and comfort support - Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns
Treating every pet as if they were your own
This is an active, fast-paced position that requires physical stamina, strong attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals.
🏥 Who We Are
Founded in 1981, Petal Animal Clinic has proudly served the Petal community for over forty decades. We are a progressive veterinary practice committed to compassionate, high-quality medicine and outstanding client service.
Our team culture is built on:
- Honesty
- Positive
- Compassion
- Dependability
We believe in improving the lives of animals while building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients.
🌟 What It’s Like to Work Here
No two days are the same. You’ll experience:
- The joy of puppy kisses
- The reward of helping a nervous pet feel safe
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts an animal’s comfort and well-being
We work hard—but we support each other, celebrate wins, and take pride in what we do.
🚫 This Is Not the Job for You If…
- You are uncomfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- You dislike cleaning (sanitation is a major part of this role)
- You struggle with being on your feet most of the day
- You are unable to lift and handle pets and equipment safely
- You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team
🕒 Schedule Requirements
- Full-time (30–40 hours per week)
- Shifts between 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Dependability and flexibility are essential.
💼 Compensation & Benefits
We value our team and offer:
- Competitive pay (based on experience)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation (accrual begins immediately)
- 8 paid holidays (double time if worked)
- 24 hours/year sick time (accrual begins immediately)
- Employee pet discounts on services and products
- Uniform allotment
- Discounts and perks through the BenefitHub app
- Pet food discounts through Hill’s, Royal Canin, and Purina
Compensation: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour
Animal Medical Center
At the Animal Medical Center, we strive for excellence in pet healthcare, while exceeding our client's expectations, in a Christ-centered environment.
Company Website: www.animal-er.com
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