# Kennel Technician

- **Company:** AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
- **Published:** Aug 13, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New York
- **Salary:** $16.50 per hour
- **Employment type:** Part-time
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Apply:** https://amerivet.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amerivet/job/North-Chatham-NY/Kennel-Technician_JR108851

## About

**Chatham Small Animal Hospital** is looking for a dependable, hardworking **Kennel Attendant** to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping a veterinary hospital **clean, organized, sanitary, and comfortable for our patients, clients, and team.**

### What You'll Do

Cleaning and maintaining the hospital is a **primary responsibility** of this position. You will help ensure our facility meets high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the day.

Responsibilities include:

- Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
- Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
- Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
- Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
- Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
- Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
- Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
- Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
- Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
- Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
- Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
- Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed

### What We're Looking For

- Someone who genuinely **enjoys cleaning and takes pride in doing it well**
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
- Comfortable working around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes
- Able to stay on task and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to move quickly while still maintaining high cleaning standards
- Comfortable with physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning
- Previous veterinary, kennel, animal care, or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
- Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays as needed

### Why Join Us?

You'll be an important part of the hospital team and play a key role in keeping our patients safe, comfortable, and well cared for. If you're someone who **likes to stay busy, notices what needs to be cleaned without being asked, and takes pride in leaving a space better than you found it, we'd love to meet you.**

$16.50 per hour

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
- Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

## Insurance

- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life

## Benefits

- 401(k) matching
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Student loan repayment

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/kennel-technician-amerivet-veterinary-partners-9da2979e-5807-4129-a78b-fb604f11f356