Kennel Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is seeking Summer Clinic Assistants in Weatherford to support our low-cost care mission. You will help maintain a clean, safe clinic, disinfect kennels and areas, assist with laundry, and back up the veterinary team as needed.

No prior animal-care experience required, but enthusiasm for animals and reliability is essential. Shifts run 7:30 am to 4:15 pm on Thursdays and Fridays; additional hours may be available at other TCAP locations.

Qualifications

• Prior animal care or shelter experience is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of different sizes and health conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established 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 veterinary environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality; team-oriented.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares cages, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces following sanitation procedures.
• Monitors animals and reports signs of distress, illness, injury, or concerns to veterinary staff.
• Cleans floors, walls, counters, equipment, and exam areas.
• Performs laundry duties: washing, drying, and folding.
• Empties trash and biohazard receptacles and follows waste handling procedures.
• Restocks clinic supplies and notifies management when low.
• Assists clinic staff with basic operational tasks during busy periods.
• Maintains a professional, respectful, team-oriented approach with coworkers, clients, volunteers, and the public.
• Follows TCAP policies, procedures, attendance expectations, and standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties to support clinic operations.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Attention to detail

Following instructions

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Laundry equipment

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. Weatherford Clinic is open only Thursdays and Fridays. To obtain more hours employees must be able to commute to other locations.

TCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer