What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Kennel Technician position at Kachina Animal Hospital?
⭐Kennel Technician – Get Paid to Work with Animals!
Kachina Animal Hospital
Love animals? Looking for a fun, active job where no two days are the same? Join the team at Kachina Animal Hospital and help care for our adorable boarding guests—including dogs, cats, and even exotic pets!
This is a great entry point into the veterinary field, and many of our kennel technicians move up into Technician or Reception roles within our hospital.
⭐What You'll Do
- Feed, exercise, and care for boarding pets
- Handle dogs, cats, and exotic animals safely
- Bathe pets and assist with light grooming
- Help technicians and doctors when needed
- Administer medications and monitor pet health
- Keep kennels and hospital areas clean and comfortable
⭐Pay & Awesome Perks
- Starting at $16/hour (DOE)
- Sick pay
- Annual scrub allowance
- Employee pet perks for up to 10 pets, including:
- FREE boarding
- FREE exams, vaccines, Idexx lab work, laser therapy & bathing
- 1 FREE dental cleaning per pet each year
- Deep discounts on services, medications, and pet food
- Time & a half pay on holidays
- CE opportunities
- Fully stocked breakroom with snacks, drinks, coffee & more
⭐Full-time benefits after waiting period:
- Paid vacation & holidays
- Health, dental & vision insurance (50% cost share)
- Annual Costco membership
⭐Schedule
- 3–5 days per week
- Shifts from 4–12 hours
- Hours between 6 AM – 7 PM
- Weekend and holiday availability required
⭐ Ideal Candidate
- Loves animals and working with a team
- Reliable, hardworking, and positive
- Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs
- Kennel or veterinary experience is a plus (but not required!)
If you're ready to spend your days caring for animals and building a career in veterinary medicine, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to join the team at Kachina Animal Hospital!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- When are you available for an interview?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Dewey, AZ 86327 (Required)
Work Location: In person