Kennel Technician
Location
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-3 years
Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
As a Kennel Technician at Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, you will provide compassionate daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets, including feeding, walking, and administering medications. You will also maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment, supporting the veterinary team and contributing to smooth daily operations.
If you love working with animals and want to be part of a veterinary hospital where your work directly impacts the comfort and care of every patient, this could be the opportunity for you.
At Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, our Kennel Technicians are an important part of the veterinary team. You’ll help care for hospitalized and boarding pets, maintain a clean and welcoming hospital, and support the doctors, veterinary technicians, and client service team throughout the day.
You won't just care for pets here. You'll become part of a team that cares about them, and each other.
As a Kennel Technician, you will help ensure our patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
What You’ll Do
Patient and Boarding Care
Feed, walk, exercise, and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets
Provide compassionate daily care for dogs and cats
Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team
Monitor patient behavior, appetite, comfort, and overall condition
Communicate concerns promptly to the veterinary team
Provide gentle, patient-focused handling throughout each pet's stay
Hospital Support
Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment
Assist with laundry, stocking, and daily hospital tasks
Help maintain a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and their families
Be Part of the Team
Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and animal handling
Assist with patient restraint when appropriate
Work closely with the client service team and other hospital departments
Help keep patient care and daily hospital operations running smoothly
Step in where needed and contribute to a positive team environment
What We’re Looking For
1+ year of experience in animal care, boarding, kennel operations, veterinary medicine, or a related field preferred
Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
A strong work ethic and attention to detail
The ability to work efficiently in a busy veterinary environment
A positive, team-oriented attitude
Reliable attendance and punctuality
A genuine passion for caring for animals
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach throughout the workday
Comfortable working around animal dander, cleaning products, veterinary chemicals, and varying noise levels
Ability to safely handle and restrain animals when necessary
Why Join Us?
We're building a team—not simply filling positions.
As a Kennel Technician at Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, you'll work alongside veterinary professionals who understand that excellent patient care starts with the people providing it. You'll gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital while learning how patient care, nursing, boarding, and hospital operations come together.
For team members who want to grow, this can be a starting point for a long-term career in veterinary medicine.
Opportunities may include growth into roles such as:
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
Client Service Representative
Leadership and Hospital Support
We want people who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow with us.
Updated 2h ago
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Experience
1-3 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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Compensation
$16 - $16 per hour
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Company
Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch
Team size
Growing team
Location
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States
Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, located just outside beautiful Tampa in Bradenton, FL, is an 8,000-square-foot full-service small animal hospital providing care to pets since 2003. We have state-of-the-art medical, surgical, and dental suites with digital radiography, ultrasound, cold laser therapy, and a Co2 laser to help better serve our patients. Our team of veterinarians, together with our well-trained and caring clinical support staff, is dedicated to excellence in medicine, preventative care, surgery, and dentistry for dogs and cats. We are known for always providing our patients with compassionate and high-quality veterinary care and our clients with exceptional customer service. Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare.
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Kennel Technician
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, United States • Full Time