Kennel Technician

Job Summary

Cowboy Kennels is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Technician who has a genuine passion for caring for animals. The ideal candidate will help provide a clean, safe, comfortable, and positive environment for all pets in our care.

Key Responsibilities

• Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise and enrichment.
• Feed and provide fresh water to animals according to their individual schedules and dietary needs.
• Administer medications as directed and follow established care instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels and animal housing areas.
• Monitor animals for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall health and report concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Practice safe animal-handling and restraint techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kennel environment.
• Provide attentive, compassionate care to every animal.
• Follow all facility safety, sanitation, and animal welfare protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Genuine passion for working with and caring for animals.
• Reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Ability to follow feeding, cleaning, and medication instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment, including standing, walking, lifting, and cleaning throughout the shift.
• Previous kennel, boarding, or veterinary experience is preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who treats every animal with patience, kindness, and compassion. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing excellent animal care, understands the importance of cleanliness and safety, and is willing to be hands-on with daily kennel responsibilities.

Our priority is finding someone who genuinely loves animals and is committed to their health, safety, and well-being.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. 

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.