Alliance Animal Health·Mobile, Alabama
The kennel technician is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and medicating of animals in the hospital and boarding facility. They also assist veterinary staff with animal restraint, exams, and the sterilization of surgical instruments.
Company DescriptionAt Moffett Veterinary Hospital we provide a wide range of services for dogs and cats from preventive care, surgery including general surgery and some orthopedics, routine dental cleaning and dental radiographs, in-house labs, boarding, bathing, grooming and more!
To learn more about us, click here!Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:The kennel tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating and cleaning of our patients in hospital, and our clients in the boarding facility.
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating.
You are responsible for restocking hospital supplies, helping with post-operative patients, assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams.
You will be responsible for proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care.
You will be trained to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
QualificationsWe are looking for someone with:Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting methods.Proper methods of animal restraint.Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
Perform moderately heavy physical labor (large dogs, bags of litter, pet foods, etc).Ability to sympathetically and patiently attend to sick, scared and injured animals.
Ability to learn to administer medications and to recognize abnormal conditions.Understand and carry out oral and written directions.Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the job.
Additional InformationPay Range: $11–$14/hour; pay is based on experienceJob type: both Full-Time and Part-Time positions availableWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.#SS2
Candidates must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor and possess knowledge of animal restraint and cleaning methods. The ability to sympathetically attend to animals and follow oral or written instructions is required.
Market context
Veterinary kennel technician roles in Alabama are often tied to steady demand from clinics, shelters, and animal hospitals that need dependable support for daily animal care and facility upkeep. This role is competitive because employers look for physical stamina, safe animal restraint skills, and the ability to follow instructions while handling animals compassionately. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any location-specific duties or schedule details.