Kennel Technician at Fur Paws LLC

Fur Paws, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Fur Paws LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Kennel Technician to join our team. The role focuses on caring for dogs, maintaining clean kennels, and supporting daily operations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, energetic, and comfortable working outdoors in Texas heat. Shift flexibility, weekend and holiday availability, and the ability to lift 50 lbs are important. Pay is $12/hr, W-2, direct deposit every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with dogs - required.
• Understanding of dog body language and safe handling.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand/walk for entire shift, and work outdoors in Texas heat.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Must be 18+ with reliable transportation.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Providing food and water to animals according to a set schedule.
• Supervising animals and picking up after them.
• Playing with or supervising animals in play areas.
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennel facilities, equipment and other items.
• Checking boarded animals in and out.
• Administering medications.
• Monitoring health and behavior and reporting concerns.

Skills

Experience with dogs

Dog body language

Safety handling

Physical stamina

Reliability

Transportation access

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Kennel Technician - $12/hr | Fur Paws LLC | Houston, TX

Fur Paws LLC in Houston, TX is looking for one Kennel Technician to join our team.

We are located at 5004 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77007.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, motivated, and hard-working with a genuine passion for dogs.

Pay:

$12/hr, W-2, Direct Deposit every two weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Providing food and water to animals according to a set schedule
• Supervising animals and picking up after them
• Playing with or supervising animals in play areas
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennel facilities, equipment and other items
• Checking boarded animals in and out
• Administering medications
• Monitoring health and behavior and reporting concerns

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with dogs - required
• Understanding of dog body language and safe handling
• Able to lift 50 lbs, stand/walk for entire shift, and work outdoors in Texas heat
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Must be 18+ with reliable transportation
• Weekend and holiday availability required

Additional shifts and hours may be available based on performance and business needs.