About this role
Build Your Career. Care for Pets. Be Part of the Team. Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Technician to join our team in Lakewood Ranch, Florida . If you love working with animals and want to be part of a veterinary hospital where your work directly impacts the comfort and care of every patient, this could be the opportunity for you. Whether your background is in kennel care, boarding, animal care, dog daycare, veterinary assisting, or pet care , we want to meet you. At Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, our Kennel Technicians are an important part of the veterinary team. You’ll help care for hospitalized and boarding pets, maintain a clean and welcoming hospital, and support the doctors, veterinary technicians, and client service team throughout the day. You won't just care for pets here. You'll become part of a team that cares about them, and each other. Schedule and Compensation Starting at $16.00 per hour , negotiable based on experience Consistent Full-Time Schedule: A predictable full-time schedule gives you the stability to build relationships with your teammates, patients, and clients while becoming an integral part of the hospital. As a Kennel Technician, you will help ensure our patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Patient and Boarding Care Feed, walk, exercise, and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets Provide compassionate daily care for dogs and cats Administer medications as directed by the veterinary team Monitor patient behavior, appetite, comfort, and overall condition Communicate concerns promptly to the veterinary team Provide gentle, patient-focused handling throughout each pet's stay Hospital Support Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and equipment Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment Assist with laundry, stocking, and daily hospital tasks Help maintain a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and their families Be Part of the Team Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and animal handling Assist with patient restraint when appropriate Work closely with the client service team and other hospital departments Help keep patient care and daily hospital operations running smoothly Step in where needed and contribute to a positive team environment We're looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team.