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Kennel Technician

Philadelphia, PAOnsitePart TimePosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

  • cleaning
  • disinfecting
  • sanitation
  • waste management
  • feeding
  • animal care
  • physical work
  • weekends
  • holidays

Nice to have

  • veterinary experience
  • kennel experience
  • animal care experience
  • cleaning experience

Role summary

AmeriVet is seeking a dedicated Kennel Technician to maintain a clean and sanitary environment for animals in their care. Responsibilities include thorough cleaning and disinfection of kennels and hospital spaces, managing waste, feeding and watering animals, and assisting the veterinary team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable with physical work and animal bodily fluids, and enjoys cleaning. Previous animal care or cleaning experience is a plus. This role requires weekend and holiday availability and offers opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
  • Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
  • Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
  • Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
  • Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
  • Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
  • Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
  • Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
  • Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
  • Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
  • Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
  • Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

  • Someone who genuinely enjoys cleaning and takes pride in doing it well
  • Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
  • Comfortable working around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes
  • Able to stay on task and work independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Able to move quickly while still maintaining high cleaning standards
  • Comfortable with physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning
  • Previous veterinary, kennel, animal care, or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
  • Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays as needed

This role is perfect for passionate animal lovers eager to grow their expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets. If you thrive in energetic environments where teamwork and compassion are key, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. 

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

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