Job Description

Who we are

Blackstone Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 36 - 40 hours per week

Experience: No veterinary experience required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Always wanted to get into the veterinary field? Exciting things are happening at Blackstone Animal Hospital, and we want you to be part of it!

Blackstone Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time or part-time Kennel Technician to help us provide the best care for the pets staying with us, whether they’re hospitalized patients or boarding guests.

If you’re creative, a strong critical thinker, and committed to excellence, we want you on our team. We work hard to build a supportive, fun environment with real camaraderie and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Why Our Kennel Technicians Love It Here

• A great way to start your career in the veterinary field
• A supportive, fun team that values camaraderie
• Training and opportunities to learn and grow
• A workplace that cares about your emotional and physical well-being
• Full-time and part-time options
• Days spent caring for both hospital patients and boarding guests

What Our Kennel Technicians Do

• Walk dogs and make sure every pet gets attention and exercise
• Clean dog runs, cages, and kitty condos
• Feed pets in the kennel
• Give oral medications as prescribed by veterinarians
• Keep the kennel area and hospital clean and organized
• Support the comfort and well-being of hospitalized and boarding pets

What Our Kennel Technicians Bring

• An interest in the veterinary field (previous animal care or kennel experience is a plus, not a must)
• A love of animals and a gentle, caring approach
• Creativity and strong critical thinking skills
• A commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Reliability and a positive, team-first attitude
• The ability to stay on your feet and active throughout your shift
• Eagerness to learn and grow as a Kennel Technician

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• 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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or 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!

If you’re ready to start your veterinary journey as a Kennel Technician and want to join a supportive, fun team that helps you learn and grow, we’d love to tell you more.

Apply today and join the team at Blackstone Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Blackstone 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.