Alliance Animal Health·Fort Lee, New Jersey
Responsible for the care, feeding, medication, and cleaning of patients within the hospital and boarding facility. Duties include assisting doctors with animal restraint, restocking supplies, and maintaining detailed records of patient behavior and health.
Company DescriptionFort Lee PetVet is a full-service animal hospital founded by two dedicated veterinarians, Dr.
Nazar and Dr.
Han.
Our team of skilled professionals combines medical expertise with a friendly, compassionate approach to deliver an exceptional experience for both pets and their owners.We take a unique, comprehensive approach to pet health that truly sets us apart.
From preventive care to complex treatments, every pet receives a personalized care plan tailored to their individual needs.If you're seeking a veterinary team that genuinely cares and is committed to delivering outstanding care, look no further than Fort Lee PetVet.To learn more about us visit our website at: Fort Lee PetVetJob DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to: The Kennel Tech is responsible for the care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of our patients in the hospital and boarding facility.
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients.
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 may 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: $15.92/per hour for entry-level; pay increases with experience We 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/.
Candidates must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor and possess knowledge of animal restraint and disinfection methods. The role requires the ability to patiently attend to sick animals and follow oral and written directions.
Market context
In New Jersey, veterinary kennel technician openings often reflect steady demand from clinics and animal care facilities that need reliable support staff for daily animal handling and sanitation. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates who can manage physically demanding work, use proper restraint and disinfection methods, and calmly care for sick animals while following directions. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying.
