Alliance Animal Health·Franklin, Indiana
Responsible for the care, feeding, medication, and cleaning of patients in the hospital and boarding facility. Duties include restocking supplies, maintaining records, and sterilizing surgical instruments.
Company DescriptionFranklin Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 6 doctor small animal practice located in Franklin, IN.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, Full In-House Idexx Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Surgical Laser, 24-hr Nursing Care, Medical Boarding & 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, such as sweeping, mopping, and emptying trash.
This position is responsible for restocking hospital supplies, proper recordkeeping of medications, special foods, appetite, behavior and any issue that may arise while the animal is in our care.
They will also 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 InformationWe 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. Ability to follow directions and provide patient care to sick or injured animals is required.
Market context
In Indiana, veterinary kennel technician openings often reflect steady demand from clinics and animal hospitals that need reliable support for daily care, cleaning, and animal handling. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates who can handle heavy physical work, use proper restraint techniques, and stay calm with sick or injured animals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show hands-on animal care and safe cleaning practices.
