Hoffman Animal Hospital - Kennel Staff

Established in 1992 in Annapolis, Maryland, Hoffman Animal Hospital is renowned for its level of care and culture of support. We are a Fear Free Practice focused on small animal preventative care, medicine, dentistry, and basic soft tissue surgery.  Our Medical Director Dr. Carrie Muller recently launched her "Message to Garcia" program which provides free veterinary care to veteran support dogs, and is highly engaged with the VetEvolve new graduate Support from the Start mentorship program, making her an excellent mentor to new graduates. We also have a highly skilled technician team led by a lead technician with 13 years experience who excels in anesthetic techniques and monitoring. HAH welcomes any new graduates or experienced veterinary professionals who share a commitment to our core values and thrive in a fast-paced, positive, collaborative environment.

Kennel Technician
Hoffman Animal Hospital – Annapolis, MD

Hoffman Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Technician to join our team! Our hospital provides veterinary care as well as boarding for dogs and cats and doggy daycare. We are looking for a dependable, energetic individual who is passionate about animal care and committed to providing a safe, clean, and loving environment for pets.

Pay: $15–18/hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Set weekly schedule with one weekend day required

Responsibilities:

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  Provide daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring behavior

  
  


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  Supervise doggy daycare playgroups to ensure safe, positive interactions

  
  


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  Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for all pets

  
  


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  Bathe animals as needed

  
  


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  Monitor pets for signs of stress, illness, or injury and promptly alert veterinary staff

  
  


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  Follow established cleaning and safety protocols

  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (6+ hours per shift)

  
  


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  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  
  


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  Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Passion for working with both dogs and cats

  
  


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  Reliable and dependable attendance

  
  


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  Positive, team-oriented attitude

  
  


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  Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

  
  


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  Prior animal care experience 

  
  

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

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  Paid time off (PTO)

  
  


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  Health, dental, and vision insurance

  
  


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  401(k) with employer contribution

  
  


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  Employee pet care discounts

  
  


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  Scrub allowance

  
  

If you are enthusiastic about animal care and thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Work Location: On-site at Hoffman Animal Hospital (Annapolis, MD)