Kennel Tech

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection; Joshua (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is seeking Clinic Assistants for the summer to support our North Texas clinics. TCAP operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to ending animal overpopulation and improving community welfare through low-cost preventative services.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe clinic environment, assisting with laundry, restocking supplies, and supporting our veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care or kennel work preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and cleaning procedures.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare cages and treatment areas in accordance with sanitation procedures.
• Monitor animals and report signs of distress or illness to veterinary staff.
• Clean floors, walls, counters, and equipment in clinic spaces.
• Perform laundry duties including washing, drying, and folding.
• Restock supplies and notify management when low.
• Support clinic staff with basic operational tasks during busy periods.
• Maintain professional, team-oriented interactions with clients and staff.
• Follow TCAP policies and standards of conduct.
• Perform other duties to support clinic operations.

Skills

Animal care basics

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Communication

Job description

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP), at non-profit 501c3, is looking for Clinic Assistants to join our team for the summer. TCAP was established to end animal overpopulation and improve community animal welfare by providing low-cost preventative services throughout North Texas.

Supports TCAP's clinic operations by maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized environment for animals, clients, and staff. This position is responsible for cleaning and disinfecting kennels and clinical areas, assisting with laundry and facility upkeep, and supporting the veterinary team as needed. Duties include:

1. Cleans, disinfects, and prepares cages, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
2. Monitors animals while performing assigned duties and promptly report signs of distress, illness, injury, unusual behavior, or other concerns to the appropriate veterinary team member.
3. Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, counters, equipment, exam areas, and other assigned clinic spaces.
4. Performs laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding.
5. Empties trash and biohazard receptacles as directed and follow proper procedures for waste handling and disposal.
6. Restocks clinic supplies and notify management when supplies are low.
7. Assists clinic staff with basic operational tasks during busy periods, as assigned and within the employee's training and skill level.
8. Maintains a professional, respectful, and team-oriented approach when interacting with coworkers, clients, volunteers, and members of the public.
9. Follows TCAP policies, procedures, attendance expectations, and standards of conduct.
10. Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• Prior animal care, kennel, shelter, veterinary, boarding, or related experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established cleaning and animal-handling procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report potential animal safety or health concerns.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to safely use cleaning products, disinfectants, laundry equipment, and basic facility-maintenance tools.

$13+ per hour. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance. 401k.

Must be able to work full day shifts - 7:30 am- 4:15 pm

TCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer