Compassionate Kennel Tech — Weekend Shifts & Growth

Alliance Animal Health; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Hospital in Portland, TX is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our compassionate team. You will care for hospitalized and boarding pets and support veterinarians with daily operations.

We value reliability, teamwork and kindness; weekend availability is required; duties include feeding, walking, bathing, medicating, maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, and assisting with exams and restraining animals.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability is required.
• Able to safely restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Comfortable with physical tasks and lifting.
• Willing to learn cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Compassionate, patient and calm with animals.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Monitor appetite, behavior, medications, and changes in condition; document findings.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Wash laundry and restock supplies.
• Assist veterinarians and assistants with restraint, exams, and post-operative care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments; maintain a safe hospital environment.

Skills

Weekend availability

Animal restraint

Communication skills

Team player

Dependable

Job description

Portland Veterinary Hospital in Portland, TX is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our compassionate team. You will care for hospitalized and boarding pets and support veterinarians with daily operations.

We value reliability, teamwork and kindness; weekend availability is required; duties include feeding, walking, bathing, medicating, maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, and assisting with exams and restraining animals.