Job Description

Who we are

Cold Springs Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Technician
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Weekends required, Mondays and Fridays 7:30-6, Tues and Thurs half-day PMs

The Kennel Technician is responsible for the daily care and comfort of boarding, hospitalized, and grooming pets. This role includes feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring the animals, as well as maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. The technician should demonstrate compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to handle dogs and cats of all temperaments.

Core Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily care, including feeding, walking, and enrichment.
• Walk dogs for exercise and elimination, clean litterboxes for cats
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas
• Cleaning and stripping/resetting stalls when needed, spreading manure
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including laundry and dishes
• Follow biosecurity and infection control protocols
• Provide basic grooming and bathing support when needed
• Monitor animal behavior and report concerns to veterinary staff
• Assist with basic handling and restraint for treatments or exams
• Administer prescribed medications or treatments under direct supervision
• Maintain accurate records of care and behavior observations
• Support a safe, low-stress environment for all pets
• Assist with check-in and discharge of boarding pets
• Provide updates to the team regarding client concerns or pet needs
• Help maintain a welcoming and professional atmosphere for pet owners

Skills & Qualifications:

• Reliable, compassionate, and team-oriented
• Comfortable handling animals, including those with behavioral challenges
• Willing to learn and follow established animal care protocols
• Ability to handle dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments safely
• Understanding basic equine behavior
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings as needed

Personal Attributes:

• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Compassionate and calm, especially in stressful situations
• Open to feedback and eager to learn
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude toward coworkers, clients, and animals

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to noise, odors, animal waste, cleaning chemicals, and various animal species.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Use of protective gear such as gloves, scrubs, and eye protection when necessary.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the kennel technician we're looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Cold Springs Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.