Compassionate Kennel Assistant — Flexible Hours, Training

Loop 363 Animal Hospital; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K match

Training and career development

Job summary

Loop 363 Animal Hospital in Temple, Texas is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our Boarding team. The role focuses on caring for patients and boarders, ensuring safety, and supporting medical staff.

Ideal candidates have animal experience, physical stamina, and a cooperative, energetic approach. This position provides opportunities to grow in a pet-care setting with team-based shifts and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects.
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets
• Assisting medical staff

Skills

Animal experience

Physical strength

Teamwork

Dependable

Willingness to learn

References/background checks

Job description

Loop 363 Animal Hospital in Temple, Texas is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our Boarding team. The role focuses on caring for patients and boarders, ensuring safety, and supporting medical staff.

Ideal candidates have animal experience, physical stamina, and a cooperative, energetic approach. This position provides opportunities to grow in a pet-care setting with team-based shifts and a supportive environment.