Kennel Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare

Fertility support

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare’s CanyonVet Canyon Lake location in Canyon Lake, TX, seeks a Kennel Technician to care for animals, assist the veterinary team, and help maintain a clean, safe facility. The role involves hands-on animal care, record-keeping, and customer service within a collaborative hospital setting.

This full-time position (~30 hours/week) requires alternating weekend availability and offers growth through ThriveU and other learning programs across our nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with animal care.
• Strong communication, writing, and reading skills for documentation.
• Ability to solve problems with focus on animal welfare.
• Compassionate, professional, and able to work well in a team.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital policies and ethical guidelines.
• Must be available to work weekends on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs in all weather conditions, feed and water animals, and bathe (including nail trimming, ear cleaning, and expressing anal glands).
• Clean kennels, runs, and facility areas; assist with general housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate records of feeding and other activities in veterinary software.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Provide professional service, maintaining communication with pet owners and team members.
• Collaborate with team to follow procedures, policies, and ensure quality care for patients.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Description

Kennel Technician

CanyonVet Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake, TX

Schedule:

This is a full-time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week. Availability to work alternating weekends is required

About You

As a Kennel Technician, you will provide essential care for animals in our facility, ensuring their health, safety, and comfort while maintaining a clean, organized environment. You'll work closely with the veterinary team and deliver excellent service, contributing to the overall success of our practice.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Animal Care: Walk dogs in all weather conditions, feed and water animals, and bathe (including nail trimming, ear cleaning, and expressing anal glands).
• Cleaning & Sanitation: Clean kennels, runs, and facility areas. Assist with general facility housekeeping.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of feeding and other activities in veterinary software.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA safety regulations and protocols to ensure a safe environment.
• Customer Service: Provide professional service, maintaining communication with pet owners and team members.
• Team Support: Collaborate with team members to follow procedures, policies, and ensure quality care for patients. Participate in team meetings and hospital functions.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and animal restraint, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Safety Awareness: Maintain alertness, observe animals for signs of illness, and adhere to safety procedures.
• Exposure: Noise from barking dogs and risk of bites or scratches while handling animals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Must have experience with animal care.
• Strong communication, writing, and reading skills for accurate documentation and client interaction.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions with a focus on animal welfare.
• Compassionate, professional, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow hospital policies and ethical guidelines.
• Must be available to work weekends on a rotating basis.

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About the Hospital

Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, CanyonVet Canyon Lake is a full-service veterinary hospital that offers both veterinary care and pet boarding services. We are Fear Free ® Certified.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.