Kennel Tech Friday-Monday position. This includes all weekends.

Innovetive Petcare; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare in Temple, Texas is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our boarding team. You will care for pets, including feeding, walking, bathing, and monitoring their well-being, while supporting medical staff as needed.

We value animal experience, physical stamina, teamwork, and a compassionate, gentle approach. This on-site role requires weekend availability (Friday–Monday) with a focus on safe handling and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects.
• Reliable and able to provide references; background checks and drug testing are required.
• Weekly schedule includes Friday through Monday; weekend coverage requested.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical strength

Teamwork

Independent work

Distress monitoring

Willingness to learn

Background checks

Job description

Kennel Tech Friday-Monday position. This includes all weekends.

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Temple, Texas

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 / hour

Description

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