Kennel Technician - Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: 4 -5 days per week; no weekends or holiday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonus program, plus a Flexible Spending Account and Tuition Support Program (full-time only).

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free/discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program. Eligible full-time employees can access medical, dental, and vision insurance; supplemental insurance; and paid parental leave.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: No weekends or holiday shifts, Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and six paid holidays (full-time only).

Love Veterinary Medicine but Also Love Having Your Weekends?

At Glen Burnie Animal Hospital, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between doing meaningful work and having a life outside the hospital. That’s why our Kennel Technician schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekend or holiday shifts.

We’re looking for a dependable, compassionate Kennel Technician to join our fantastic team. You’ll play an important role in keeping our hospitalized and boarding patients comfortable, clean, safe, and well cared for while helping the entire hospital run smoothly.

If you love animals, take pride in a job well done, and believe the best results come from teamwork and mutual respect, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Kennel Technicians Love It Here

• No weekends or holiday shifts
• A Monday–Friday schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance
• A supportive team that values empathy, collaboration, and mutual respect
• Hands-on opportunities to care for hospitalized and boarding patients
• Mentoring and support as you build your veterinary skills
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A workplace where initiative, reliability, and teamwork are appreciated

What Our Kennel Technicians Do

• Collaborate with the medical team to coordinate patient care and timing
• Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition
• Provide clean bedding, enrichment, calming routines, and other patient comfort measures
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and patient-care areas
• Complete laundry and help maintain hospital sanitation standards
• Support cleanliness and organization throughout kennel and treatment areas
• Jump in where needed to help keep the day running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine passion for animals and compassionate patient care
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—you’re willing to jump in when help is needed
• Reliability and a positive, team-first approach
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• A warm, confident communication style
• Empathy for clients, coworkers, patients, and yourself
• Confidence taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Attention to cleanliness, safety, and patient comfort
• A willingness to learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive hospital culture

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

Your weekends are yours. No weekend shifts. No holiday shifts.

You’ll have a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, flexibility that supports work-life balance, and a team that believes caring for each other is an important part of caring for our patients.

You’ll also receive mentoring and support as you grow, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your veterinary skills while making a meaningful difference for pets and their people.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and plan requirements. Benefits designated as full-time only are available to eligible full-time employees.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to salary that reflects your skill set 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
• No weekend or holiday shifts

Join Our Team!

If you’re dependable, compassionate, proactive, and happiest when you’re caring for animals, Glen Burnie Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

Bring your positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to jump in. We’ll provide a supportive team, mentoring, opportunities to grow, and a schedule that leaves your weekends free.

Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Glen Burnie Animal Hospital 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.