Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida is Hiring a Kennel Technician!
Position Details
Role: Kennel Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Three shifts during the week, 7 am to 6 pm. Weekends and holidays are mandatory.
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 pet 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
Looking for a career where you can stay active, work with animals every day, and be part of a team that's redefining veterinary medicine? We'd love to meet you.
Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida is anything but ordinary. Located in Sanford, Florida, we're committed to combining traditional veterinary medicine with holistic and alternative therapies to provide exceptional, individualized care for every patient.
We're looking for a dependable Kennel Technician who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep our hospital running smoothly while providing compassionate care to every pet. If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment, and loves being an important part of a collaborative team, you'll fit right in.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Supportive team that values collaboration, communication, and kindness
- Opportunity to be part of a hospital practicing innovative, integrative medicine
- Meaningful work helping pets live healthier, happier lives
- Positive environment where every team member plays an important role
- Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within veterinary medicine
- Variety throughout your day with patient care, hospital support, and rehabilitation assistance
- A team that's always looking for better ways to care for pets and clients
What You'll Do
- Greet clients and patients with professionalism and compassion
- Clean and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas
- Maintain cleanliness throughout treatment, surgery, and reception areas to support infection control
- Wash and sanitize food and water bowls and hospital equipment
- Observe patients for changes in appearance, comfort, or behavior and report concerns to the medical team
- Assist technicians with patient care and rehabilitation services
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment
- Jump in wherever needed to support the team and provide exceptional patient care
What You'll Bring
- Genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
- Ability to work opening, closing, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds and handle dogs weighing up to 150 pounds
- Comfort working in a physically active role that includes standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the day
- Team-first mindset with the ability to work independently when needed
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
- Meaningful work supporting both traditional and holistic veterinary care
- Opportunities to learn from an experienced veterinary team
- A workplace where collaboration and positivity are part of the culture
- The satisfaction of making a difference for pets and their families every day
- A team that encourages learning, curiosity, and personal growth
- A hospital that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of veterinary medicine
Benefits You Can't Beat
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 looking for a career where your hard work, compassion, and dedication will make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that's committed to providing extraordinary care while supporting one another every step of the way.
Apply today and discover why Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Integrative Animal Hospital of Central Florida and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.
