Kennel Technician
- Montgomery City, MO
- $39,520-42,120 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain kennels and facility areas to ensure they are organized, sanitized, and free of odors.
- Feed cats and dogs on schedule and ensure they have access to clean water.
- Use provided pet toys to play and socialize with animals.
- Bathe and groom animals as needed.
- Prepare pet food for scheduled feedings, weigh leftover food, and dispose of it accordingly.
- Maintain documentation on dogs and cats, updating this information as required.
- Foster a supportive and collaborative environment while providing exceptional animal care.
- Experience in animal research, animal handling, or animal science.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Capability to stand and walk on various surfaces for extended periods.
- Proficiency in bending, stooping, and kneeling for cleaning and animal interaction tasks.
- Skill in handling and restraining animals of varying sizes and temperaments safely.
- High School Diploma required.
- 2 years of demonstrated work experience in a physical or fast-paced environment (e.g., restaurant, production, cleaning, retail).
- 6 months or more of animal care experience required, with 1 year preferred. This could be in a professional or volunteer setting, personal business, or farm experience.
- Experience around large groups of animals is preferred.
Employees can choose from three medical plans (HDHP 3000, HDHP 1800, PPO) with coverage for prescription drugs, virtual visits, and alternative medicine. Preventive care is fully covered across all plansFinancial Protection Plans
EBI offers optional Critical Illness and Accident Protection Plans, providing lump-sum payments or fixed reimbursements for covered events to help with medical and daily living expensesIncome and Family Support
Free short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid parental and maternity leave (up to 12 weeks), and up to $10,000 in adoption assistance are provided to eligible employeesTax-Advantaged Accounts
Employees can enroll in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to save pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses, with rollover and investment options for HSAsWellness and Additional Perks
A wellness program offers up to $1,200 in incentives, and employees have access to pet insurance, travel assistance, life planning resources, and an Employee Assistance Program for emotional and legal supportWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Montgomery City,MO.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.