Animal Medical Center·Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provide daily boarding care including feeding, walking, and monitoring pets while maintaining a clean and sanitary kennel environment. Assist veterinary staff with safe pet handling and perform basic grooming services.
Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Wellness resources 401(k) Dental insurance Employee discounts Are you compassionate, dependable, and energized by hands-on work with animals? Animal Medical Center is seeking a Kennel Technician who takes pride in providing exceptional daily care and maintaining a clean, safe environment for the pets entrusted to us.
This role is essential to the health, comfort, and happiness of our boarding pets—and to the overall success of our veterinary team.
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As a Kennel Technician, you will play a vital part in our patients’ daily care and well-being. Responsibilities include: Providing daily boarding care (feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring) Maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe kennel areas Bathing and performing basic grooming services (nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expression) Assisting veterinary staff with safe pet handling and comfort support Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health and promptly reporting concerns Treating every pet as if they were your own This is an active, fast-paced position that requires physical stamina, strong attention to detail, and a genuine love for animals.
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Founded in the 1950's, Animal Medical Center is the oldest veterinary clinic in Hattiesburg. We are a progressive veterinary practice committed to compassionate, high-quality medicine and outstanding client service.
Respect Integrity Compassion Communication We believe in improving the lives of animals while building meaningful, lasting relationships with our clients.
The joy of puppy kisses The reward of helping a nervous pet feel safe The satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts an animal’s comfort and well-being
We work hard—but we support each other, celebrate wins, and take pride in what we do.
🚫 This Is Not the Job for You If… You are uncomfortable around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments You dislike cleaning (sanitation is a major part of this role) You struggle with being on your feet most of the day You are unable to lift and handle pets and equipment safely You prefer working independently rather than as part of a team
00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Must be available to work weekends and holidays Dependability and flexibility are essential.
Competitive pay (based on experience) 401(k) retirement plan Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid vacation (accrual begins immediately) 8 paid holidays (double time if worked) 24 hours/year sick time (accrual begins immediately) Employee pet discounts on services and products Uniform allotment Discounts and perks through the BenefitHub app Pet food discounts through Hill’s, Royal Canin, and Purina
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Due to the volume of phone inquiries regarding application status, we are unable to return every call. Please be assured that every application is reviewed carefully.
If you’re ready to build a meaningful career caring for animals in a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Animal Medical Center family. 🐾
Market context
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