Animal Care West is Hiring a Kennel Tech!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Tech
- Status: Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: 25-30 hours a week. Weekends A.M or PM, Monday AM shift, Tuesday AM shift, Wednesday AM shift, Friday AM shift
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
About Us
Animal Care West is a fast-paced, compassionate veterinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. If you consider pet hair a fashion accessory and always have treats on hand “just in case,” you’ll fit right in! As a Kennel Technician, you’ll play a vital role in the daily care and comfort of our boarding and hospitalized pets while working alongside a supportive, team-oriented staff.
Why Our Kennel Technicians Love Animal Care West
- Hands-on work with animals every day
- Supportive, team-focused environment
- Opportunities to learn and grow in the veterinary field
- On-the-job training and skill development
- Meaningful work caring for pets
- Consistent schedule with a reliable team
What You’ll Do
- Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets (feeding, walking, cleaning)
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and clinic areas
- Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to medical staff
- Assist with check-in and check-out of boarding patients
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
- Support general clinic upkeep, including laundry and dishes
What Our Kennel Technicians Bring
- Previous animal care experience preferred (kennel, shelter, vet clinic, or pet care)
- Comfort working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Ability to lift 40+ lbs and stay active throughout the day
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Availability for weekends and holidays
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to feel supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day, we’d love to meet you—apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Care West and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
