Veterinary Kennel Technician

Compassionate Care Starts With You!

Do you have a passion for animals, a strong work ethic, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in their lives?

Healing Hands Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Veterinary Kennel Technician to join our growing team!

We believe every animal deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and cared for. From maintaining clean and welcoming spaces to providing attentive, hands-on care, our kennel technicians play an essential role in ensuring the health, happiness, and well-being of the animals entrusted to us.

If you're someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys staying active, and understands that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference, we'd love to meet you!

About the Position

As a Veterinary Kennel Technician, you will be responsible for providing attentive daily care to our hospitalized and boarding patients while helping maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.

Our mixed-animal practice cares for a diverse range of patients, including dogs, cats, small animals, and farm animals. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on animal care experience while working alongside a dedicated veterinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Animal Care & Patient Well-Being

• Providing daily care, including feeding, watering, walking, and exercising animals according to their individual needs and hospital instructions.

• Following specific feeding schedules, dietary restrictions, and patient care instructions.

• Providing appropriate enrichment, interaction, and comfort to support patients' physical and emotional well-being.

• Observing patients for changes in appetite, behavior, activity, elimination habits, or general health and promptly reporting concerns to the veterinary team.

• Ensuring all patients are handled with patience, compassion, and respect.

Kennel & Hospital Maintenance

• Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas in accordance with established sanitation protocols.

• Washing and sanitizing food bowls, water bowls, and animal care equipment.

• Changing bedding, washing and folding laundry, and maintaining clean, comfortable patient accommodations.

• Assisting with the cleanliness and organization of examination rooms, treatment areas, and shared hospital spaces.

• Properly handling cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and waste materials while following safety protocols.

• Helping maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff.

Inventory & Hospital Support

• Restocking medical supplies, examination rooms, treatment areas, and other hospital departments as needed.

• Maintaining organized, clean, and accessible storage areas.

• Monitoring supply levels and communicating restocking needs to appropriate team members.

• Assisting with general hospital responsibilities and supporting coworkers wherever needed.

Animal Handling & Team Support

• Safely handling and transporting animals throughout the hospital.

• Assisting veterinary staff with appropriate animal restraint when trained and directed.

• Supporting patient intake and discharge procedures.

• Ensuring accurate patient identification and following assigned care instructions.

• Communicating patient observations and concerns promptly and clearly to veterinary staff.

• Working collaboratively with Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and other team members to ensure excellent patient care.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands that providing exceptional animal care requires more than a love for animals. It takes dedication, patience, responsibility, and a willingness to do the important work that keeps a veterinary hospital running smoothly.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Previous animal handling or animal care experience is preferred but not required. Training is provided.

• Comfortable working with animals of varying sizes, species, and temperaments, including dogs, cats, goats, pigs, and chickens.

• Genuine compassion for animals and commitment to their safety and well-being.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions, cleaning procedures, and patient care protocols.

• Ability to recognize and communicate potential signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage assigned responsibilities, and follow directions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, and repetitive cleaning.

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.

• Willingness to assist with a variety of hospital responsibilities as needed.

Our Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who:

• Is dependable, punctual, organized, and hardworking.

• Takes initiative and recognizes when something needs attention.

• Maintains a positive attitude, even during busy or challenging days.

• Understands the importance of sanitation, organization, and patient safety.

• Is patient and gentle with animals, including those who may be frightened, stressed, or difficult to handle.

• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

• Is eager to learn and grow within the veterinary field.

• Values teamwork and treats coworkers, clients, and patients with kindness and respect.

Work Schedule

This position requires a consistent schedule to ensure our patients receive attentive, dependable care throughout the week.

• Weekday Schedule: Three to Four weekday shifts per week.

• Weekend Schedule: Two weekend shifts per month, as scheduled.

• Flexibility: Dependability and flexibility are important, as patient care needs may occasionally require schedule adjustments.

About Healing Hands Animal Hospital

Healing Hands Animal Hospital has proudly served Burgaw, North Carolina, and the surrounding communities since 1995.

Under new management, our hospital is entering an exciting chapter of growth while remaining dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized, and high-quality veterinary care.

As a mixed-animal practice, we have the privilege of caring for a diverse range of patients with unique needs. From household companions to farm animals, we believe every patient deserves attentive, respectful, and individualized care.

We recognize that exceptional veterinary medicine is a team effort. Every position within our hospital contributes to the comfort, safety, and well-being of our patients.

Our goal is to foster a workplace built on compassion, respect, communication, teamwork, and a shared dedication to providing the best possible care.

Join the Healing Hands Team!

Whether you're looking to gain valuable experience in veterinary medicine or build a rewarding career working with animals, this is an opportunity to make a difference every day.

If you're passionate about animal care, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that values dedication and compassion, we encourage you to apply!

Apply today and become part of Healing Hands Animal Hospital—where compassionate care starts with caring people.