Kennel Technician

Vickery Place Animal Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Training and career development

Job summary

Vickery Place Animal Hospital in Dallas, Texas is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician to care for boarding and hospitalized pets.

You will feed, walk, bathe, monitor health, and keep kennels clean while assisting veterinary staff. A background in animal care and physical stamina are essential. We offer PTO, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous professional or hands-on animal care experience.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets and objects.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions and established care protocols.
• Compassionate approach and genuine desire to provide gentle, attentive care to hospitalized and boarded pets.
• Positive attitude and a sense of fun. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets.
• Feeding and watering animals according to their individual care instructions.
• Walking, bathing, and maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of pets.
• Safely handling and restraining animals when needed.
• Monitoring pet behavior and watching for signs of stress, distress, or illness.
• Maintaining clean, sanitary kennels and animal care areas.
• Assisting veterinary technicians and other medical staff with patient care as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical fitness

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Kennel Technician

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas, Texas

Compensation: $10.00 - $14.00 / hour

Description

Do you love working with animals and take pride in providing compassionate, hands-on care? We're looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Kennel Technician to join our veterinary team! In this role, you'll help care for pets staying in our hospital, including boarding and hospitalized patients, ensuring they are comfortable, safe, clean, and well cared for throughout their stay.

If you have previous animal care experience, enjoy staying active, and want to make a difference in the lives of pets every day, we'd love to meet you!

Make Every Day Better for the Pets in Your Care

As a Kennel Technician, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every animal in our care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets.
• Feeding and watering animals according to their individual care instructions.
• Walking, bathing, and maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of pets.
• Safely handling and restraining animals when needed.
• Monitoring pet behavior and watching for signs of stress, distress, or illness.
• Maintaining clean, sanitary kennels and animal care areas.
• Assisting veterinary technicians and other medical staff with patient care as needed.

Bring Your Compassion, Reliability, and Team Spirit

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys caring for animals and understands the importance of dependable, attentive care. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous professional or hands-on animal care experience.
• The ability to safely handle and restrain animals.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets and objects.
• The ability to recognize changes in animal behavior and identify potential signs of distress or illness.
• A dependable work ethic and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• A willingness to learn and follow instructions and established care protocols.
• A compassionate approach and a genuine desire to provide gentle, attentive care to hospitalized and boarded pets.
• A positive attitude and a sense of fun. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!

Enjoy Benefits That Support You and Your Career

We value the people who make a difference in the lives of our patients and clients. Our benefits include:

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Training and career development opportunities