Kennel Technician Highland Park Animal Hospital - 3.0 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time $14 - $16 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Pet care sanitation protocols Direct patient care Veterinary equipment cleaning Laundry services Animal enclosure cleaning Veterinary procedure assistance Clean workspace maintenance Entry level Healthcare facilities housekeeping Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description Love animals? Interested in veterinary medicine? Highland Park Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, caring, and hardworking Kennel Technician to join our team! This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone who loves animals and wants to get experience working in a veterinary hospital. Whether you're considering a future career in veterinary medicine or simply looking for a part-time job working with animals, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do:

You'll help keep our hospital clean, organized, and comfortable for our patients and team.

Your day may include:

Cleaning kennels, cages, and patient areas Helping with basic patient care as directed by our veterinary team Laundry, dishes, trash, and general hospital cleaning Keeping treatment and kennel areas organized Helping our veterinary technicians and veterinarians as needed This is an active job, and there is definitely cleaning involved! We're looking for someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty and understands that keeping a veterinary hospital clean is an important part of patient care.

Schedule :

Part-time We are primarily looking for someone who can work: Mornings Late afternoons/early evenings Some weekends as needed We can be flexible with your schedule , making this a great job for a student or someone balancing other commitments. Why Work With Us? Highland Park Animal Hospital is a locally owned, privately owned veterinary hospital with a small, supportive team. You'll have the opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes in a veterinary hospital and work alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians. This can be a great way to gain experience if you're considering a future career in veterinary medicine, animal science, or another animal-related field. If you're dependable, love animals, and are ready to work hard, we'd love to hear from you! When you apply, tell us a little about yourself, your availability, and why you'd like to work at a veterinary hospital. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay:

$14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

In person