Veterinary Kennel Technician

Company Description

Established in 1974, Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital has been happily serving the needs of our community's pets for over 35 years. Our practice was founded by Dr. K.W. Gilpin and is currently led by Dr. Darin Gilpin, Dr. Brian Gilpin, and Dr. Tori Shamblin Lefevers. Our team of veterinary professionals has grown over the years and now includes seven veterinarians, seven registered veterinary technicians, and many other experienced teammates dedicated to providing the best quality care for our patients.

We offer preventative care, diagnostics, soft‑tissue surgeries, laser therapy, dentistry, an in‑house pharmacy, and more! Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital is a family‑run business with long‑term ties and a dedication to the community. We are committed to providing outstanding veterinary care for all pets and neighbors in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties, as well as the surrounding areas. Martinsburg, West Virginia—located in the lower Shenandoah Valley at the tip of the Eastern Panhandle—offers a wealth of parks, shops, trails, museums, outdoor recreation, distilleries, and restaurants.

Being just over an hour west of Washington, D.C., it’s an ideal place for families and individuals alike. To learn more about us, !

Job 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, and assisting doctors and assistants with animal restraint and exams. You will be responsible for proper record‑keeping 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.

• 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 attend to sick, scared, and injured animals sympathetically and patiently
• 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

Pay Range: $12.00 to $14.00 per hour depending on experience

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral 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.

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