What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Technician position at iVET360?
Seeking a Kennel Technician with Compassion, Reliability, and a Love for Animal Care!
Southern Hills Animal Hospital in vibrant Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Technician to join our caring, collaborative team. This position is an excellent opportunity to begin—or grow—a career in veterinary medicine while making a real difference in the daily comfort and well-being of our patients.
This role is more than cleaning and feeding—it’s about trust, responsibility, and compassionate care for pets when they need it most.
Why Southern Hills Animal Hospital?
We believe great care starts behind the scenes. Our kennel team plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and calm environment for our patients and boarding pets.
What we offer:
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Competitive Pay: Your hard work and dedication are valued and rewarded
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Work-Life Balance: Paid time off so you can rest and recharge
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Pet Perks: Employee discounts on veterinary services for your own pets
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Training & Support: No experience required—we provide hands-on training
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Career Growth: Opportunities to advance into veterinary assistant or technician roles
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Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside compassionate, skilled professionals who want to see you succeed
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone dependable, caring, and motivated—someone who understands that even the smallest tasks have a big impact on patient care.
You’ll be a great fit if you are:
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Compassionate & Attentive: You care deeply about animal comfort, safety, and cleanliness
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Reliable & Responsible: You show up on time, follow protocols, and take pride in your work
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Comfortable Working Independently: Able to manage tasks efficiently with minimal supervision
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Physically Capable: Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in a hands-on environment
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Organized & Detail-Oriented: You notice changes in animal behavior and maintain clean, orderly spaces
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Flexible: Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
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Clear Communicator: Able to share observations with the medical team effectively
What You’ll Do
As a Kennel Technician at Southern Hills Animal Hospital, you’ll play a key role in daily operations by:
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Providing daily care for boarding and hospitalized animals, including feeding, walking, and monitoring comfort
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Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, cages, and equipment
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Observing pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition and reporting concerns to the team
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Assisting with light maintenance and stocking as needed
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Supporting the hospital team to ensure a calm, safe, and organized environment
Our Mission
Southern Hills Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital committed to high-quality veterinary care, compassionate service, and exceptional teamwork. With four dedicated veterinarians and a strong focus on patient comfort and client trust, we take pride in every role that contributes to our success—including this one.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you love animals, are eager to learn, and want to be part of a team that truly values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your resume (and a brief cover letter if you’d like) to Miriam Martin at miriam.martin@sohillsvet.com