Kennel Technician

Build Your Career. Care for Pets. Be Part of the Team. Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Technician to join our team in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. 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. Whether your background is in kennel care, boarding, animal care, dog daycare, veterinary assisting, or pet care, we want to meet 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. Starting at $16.00 per hour, negotiable based on experience Consistent Full-Time Schedule: A predictable full-time schedule gives you the stability to build relationships with your teammates, patients, and clients while becoming an integral part of the hospital. 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 We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team. 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 Veterinary experience is helpful, but we're equally interested in people who bring the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to learn. 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. Full-Time Benefits Eligible full-time team members have access to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Mental Health and Wellness Resources Employee Pet Care Discounts Professional Development and Training Career Growth Opportunities Across the Veterinary Network Come Grow With Us If you're looking for a Kennel Technician, Boarding Technician, Animal Care Attendant, or Veterinary Assistant opportunity in Lakewood Ranch, FL, and want to join a team where your work matters, we'd love to meet you. Bring your compassion. Bring your work ethic. Bring your love for animals. We'll provide the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in veterinary medicine. Apply today and become part of the Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch team. About Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch 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. Meet the team at Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch and take a sneak peek at who they are and what they have to offer. Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.    Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.