- Salary
- $16 – $18/hr
- Location
- Bradenton, Florida
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Kennel Technician
Department: Boarding
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Bradenton, Florida
Compensation: $16.50 - $18.00 / hour
Description
Love Animals? Make a Difference Every Shift.
Ranch Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Part-Time Kennel Technician to join our veterinary team in Bradenton, Florida!
If you enjoy working with animals, take pride in keeping their environment clean and comfortable, and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we'd love to meet you.
Whether your background is in kennel care, pet boarding, animal shelters, dog daycare, veterinary assisting, or general animal care, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work in a veterinary hospital while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
As a Kennel Technician, you'll help care for our hospitalized and boarding pets, monitor their comfort and well-being, maintain a clean and sanitary hospital, and support our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and client service team. Your work helps ensure every pet receives attentive care and a safe, comfortable place to stay.
Bring your compassion. Bring your work ethic. Become part of a team that cares.
Schedule and Compensation
Pay: $16.50–$18.00 per hour, based on experience.
Part-Time Schedule:
- Tuesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a consistent, part-time schedule with the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative veterinary team. Please note that the listed days reflect the expected schedule; confirm the anticipated shift hours and weekly hours during the hiring process.
What You'll Do
As a Kennel Technician, you will help ensure our patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Patient and Boarding Care
Hospital Support
Be Part of the Team
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, attentive to detail, compassionate toward animals, and ready to contribute to a team.
Preferred qualifications include:
- At least one year of experience in animal care, kennel operations, pet boarding, dog daycare, an animal shelter, or a veterinary setting.
- Comfort working with and safely handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
- A strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and punctuality.
- The ability to follow written and verbal instructions and recognize when an animal needs additional attention.
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- The ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment.
- A genuine commitment to animal health, safety, cleanliness, and well-being.
Veterinary hospital experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn, reliability, and the right attitude matter, too. Candidates with transferable animal care experience are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Kennel Technicians perform active, hands-on work throughout the shift. Candidates should be comfortable:
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching frequently throughout the workday.
- Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Working around animal hair and dander, cleaning and disinfecting products, veterinary chemicals, and varying noise levels.
- Safely handling animals and assisting with restraint when trained and appropriate.
- Performing routine cleaning, laundry, and sanitation tasks as part of daily responsibilities.
Why Join Ranch Animal Hospital?
We're building a team, not simply filling positions. At Ranch Animal Hospital, you'll work alongside veterinary professionals who understand that excellent patient care starts with the people providing it.
As a Kennel Technician, you'll gain hands-on experience in animal care, boarding, patient monitoring, and veterinary hospital operations while developing skills that can support your future career goals.
For team members interested in growing within veterinary medicine, this experience may provide a foundation for exploring opportunities such as:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Client Service Representative
Our priority is finding someone who takes pride in their work, supports their teammates, and helps create a positive experience for every pet in our care.
Employee Perks and Growth Opportunities
While this is a part-time position, team members may have access to applicable employee perks, training, and development opportunities based on role eligibility and company policies. Full-time benefits are not represented as part of this part-time opportunity.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're searching for a Part-Time Kennel Technician, Kennel Assistant, Boarding Technician, Animal Care Attendant, or entry-level veterinary support opportunity in Bradenton, FL, Ranch Animal Hospital would love to hear from you.
Bring your compassion, reliability, and passion for animal care. Join a team where your work matters to pets, their families, and the people who care for them.
Apply today to join Ranch Animal Hospital as a Part-Time Kennel Technician!
Skills
Patient Care