Small Animal Hospital is proud to serve the Fort Myers community. We are home to friendly, approachable staff and experienced veterinarians. We offer care to canine, feline, and small ruminant patients in the Fort Myers area. Our AAHA-accredited facility is equipped with our dedicated surgery suite and digital radiographs. We provide services ranging from pet wellness, vaccinations, and even pet behavior counseling. We are known for having a warm and welcoming environment that continues our relationships with our growing client family!

We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Kennel Tech is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.

Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Our next team member will be an energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills. Must be willing and able to work flexible hours and weekends.

Ideal Candidate:

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude
• Be compassionate/caring
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Corporate discount program 
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Located between Tampa and Miami on Florida's Gulf Coast, Fort Myers has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing places in the US. Also ranked highly for quality of life and the job market, the city has always attracted vacationers for its year-round warmth and white sand beaches. The weather is always perfect for outdoor activities, but there is also plenty to do exploring the historic downtown, as Fort Myers is home to the largest number of historical structures in Southwest Florida. There is an endless amount of shops, restaurants, and activities for someone of any age.