Kennel Assistant - Part-Time (Weekend Only)

Innovetive PetCare; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Training and career development

401K with company match

Job summary

Innovetive PetCare in Temple, TX is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant for weekend shifts. You will care for patients and boarders, feed, bathe, walk, and monitor wellbeing while assisting medical staff. This role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced pet-care environment.

Candidates should have previous animal experience, physical stamina, and a friendly, patient approach. Flexible weekends and opportunities for training are available.

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience.
• Must have physical strength and stamina to lift/move heavy pets.
• Teamwork and sense of fun; smiles and laughter are encouraged.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Ability to monitor pets for distress or disease.
• Willingness to learn and provide gentle care.
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care of patients and boarders.
• Safe handling and restraint of animals.
• Feeding and watering of pets.
• Walking and bathing of pets.
• Monitoring behaviors and wellbeing of pets.
• Assisting medical staff as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Dependability

Observation of distress signs

Willingness to learn

Reference checks

Job description

Kennel Assistant - Part-Time (Weekend Only)

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Temple, Texas

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 / hour

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Responsible for the 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

What You'll Bring:

• 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

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development