Kennel Technician

Kennel Technician Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic Sherwood, AR Job Details Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Companion animal handling Interpersonal skills Cat care Pet boarding Dog handling Pet care facility sanitization Full Job Description Kennel Assistant Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic - Sherwood, AR Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic is looking for a dependable, compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our team. We are a fast-paced, two-doctor small animal practice focused on providing excellent patient care while maintaining a positive, supportive work environment. We are currently hiring for 1-2 positions and hoping to fill them as soon as possible. This role is ideal for someone who truly enjoys working with animals, takes pride in keeping things clean and organized, and works well as part of a team.

Schedule Monday-Friday clinic hours:

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Four 10-hour shifts per week Alternating weekend kennel duties required with additional weekend compensation provided. Pay $14-$16/hour depending on experience Responsibilities Feeding, cleaning, and caring for boarding and hospitalized pets Walking dogs and monitoring patient behavior Maintaining a clean, organized kennel environment Assisting veterinary technicians throughout the hospital as needed Observing animals closely and reporting concerns to the medical team Providing attentive, compassionate care to every patient What We're Looking For Positive attitude and strong work ethic Dependable and punctual Team player with good communication skills Patience with animals, especially nervous or difficult patients Comfortable handling large dogs Comfortable with felines Ability to stay attentive and focused while working with animals Someone who takes pride in keeping the kennel clean and comfortable Friendly and professional with clients and coworkersAnimal handling experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person. Our Culture At Kiehl Avenue Animal Clinic, kindness matters. We do not tolerate rough handling, yelling at animals, or negative behavior toward patients. We are looking for someone who genuinely loves animals and wants to make a difference in their care every day. Our kennel team plays an important role in the hospital, and many team members grow into helping throughout other areas of patient care while still remaining kennel-focused. If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for a long-term position with a supportive veterinary team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Shift:

10 hour shift

Work Days:

Holidays Weekends as needed Application Question(s): This position requires working weekends. Are weekends in your availability?

Experience:

veterinary kennel or pet boarding: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Sherwood, AR 72120: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person