Veterinary Technician Jobs
Veterinary Technician jobs are open across private clinics, emergency hospitals, specialty practices, and research facilities, from entry-level and new-grad roles to senior and supervisory positions, with specializations in anesthesia, dentistry, and emergency and critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Veterinary Kennel Technician
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Kennel Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist our veterinary staff in providing exceptional care to our animal patients. This role requires a passion for animals, strong attention to detail, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and ability to maintain proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly clean and disinfect all animal holding rooms on a daily basis
- Perform needed cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and tools on a daily basis
- Utilize proper animal handling skills to provide a safe and friendly environment
- Provide basic animal care including feeding, walking, and monitoring behavior
- Ensure cages and animals are properly numbered and identified throughout facility
- Patrol facility grounds daily, picking up trash and stool material
- Assisting technicians with other patients throughout the facility
Experience:
- Previous experience in animal hospital or veterinary assistance REQUIRED
- Knowledge of veterinary critical care practices and proper cleaning/disinfecting procedures
- Familiarity with animal handling and restraint techniques
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
- Strong communication skills with both team members and pet owners
Skills:
- Strong verbal/written communication skills
- Problem solving
- Pet care
- Animal behavior
- Animal handling and restraint
- Comfortable with physical demands (lifting, standing, pushing, pulling, etc.)
- Veterinary knowledge
- Customer service skills
- Animal health and welfare
Join our team as a Veterinary Kennel Technician and make a difference in the lives of animals every day. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work environment dedicated to providing the best care for our furry friends. Apply now to be part of our compassionate team!
**Pay and hours may vary due to business needs and candidate experience.
Pay: $9.00 - $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- BluePearl Pet Hospital249
- Ethos Veterinary Health215
- VEG ER for Pets143
- VCA Animal Hospitals113
- NVA102
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services355
- Retail14
- Education7
- Staffing & Recruiting3
- Technology & Software3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary technician jobs.
- Active Veterinary Technician license or VTNE eligibility required by most states
- Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and patient restraint techniques
- Experience monitoring anesthesia and operating anesthesia machines
- Familiarity with veterinary practice management software such as Cornerstone or ezyVet
- Ability to take and position diagnostic radiographs safely
- One to three years of clinical experience in a veterinary setting preferred
Tips for Your Veterinary Technician Job Search
Highlight your species-specific clinical experience
Employers read past 'animal care' fast. Name the species you've treated and the procedures you've performed independently, whether that's feline dentals, avian restraint, or large-animal blood draws. Specificity tells hiring managers what cases you can handle from day one.
List your AVMA-accredited program and credentials
Put your VTNE pass, state license number, and any fear-free or anesthesia certifications near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these keywords before a recruiter ever reads your file.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists veterinary technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by practice type and case mix
A general practice and a specialty surgery center expect very different skill sets. Filter openings by practice type and read the case-load description carefully. Applying to the right niche means your resume lands in front of a team that actually needs your exact training.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many clinics ask candidates to demonstrate venipuncture, IV catheter placement, or anesthesia monitoring during a working interview. Know which procedures you can perform without supervision and be ready to say so clearly when asked.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Emergency and specialty clinics routinely offer overnight and weekend differentials that meaningfully affect your total compensation. Ask about those rates during the offer stage, along with CE allowances and license renewal reimbursement, before you accept.
Veterinary Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most veterinary technicians?
The companies hiring the most veterinary technicians right now include BluePearl Pet Hospital, Ethos Veterinary Health, and VEG ER for Pets, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Emergency and specialty hospital groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many veterinary technician jobs are remote?
About 1% of veterinary technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include veterinary tele-triage, client education coordination, and veterinary pharmaceutical sales support roles.
How do you become a veterinary technician?
You become a veterinary technician by completing an AVMA-accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in veterinary technology, then passing the Veterinary Technician National Examination. After passing the VTNE, you apply for licensure, registration, or certification in your state, since each state sets its own credentialing requirements. Some states require continuing education hours for renewal each cycle.
How do you get hired as a veterinary technician with little experience?
Clinics hiring new graduates focus heavily on externship performance and AVMA program accreditation, so leading with your clinical rotations and the procedures you performed under supervision strengthens your application considerably. Applying to general practice and shelter medicine roles first builds the case-volume experience that specialty and emergency hospitals look for when you move up.
What does the veterinary technician interview process look like?
Most veterinary technician interviews start with a phone screen from a practice manager, followed by an in-person meeting with the medical director or lead technician. Many clinics include a paid or unpaid working interview where you perform routine tasks such as restraint, catheter placement, or anesthesia monitoring so the team can assess your hands-on skills before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to veterinary technician jobs?
You can find and apply to veterinary technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from clinics, emergency hospitals, specialty practices, and research facilities across the United States. Find the roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.
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