Kennel Technician: Compassionate Animal Care & Growth

Amerivet; Texas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Cowboy Kennels in Texas seeks a dependable Kennel Technician who loves animals and provides clean, safe, and compassionate care. You will be hands-on with daily kennel duties and help ensure every animal’s health and well‑being.

AmeriVet supports your growth with development programs, competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative team culture that values patient care and community impact.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with and caring for animals.
• Reliable, responsible, and attentive to detail.
• Comfortable handling dogs of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Ability to follow feeding, cleaning, and medication instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a physically active environment, including standing, walking, lifting, and cleaning throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise and enrichment.
• Feed and provide fresh water to animals according to their individual schedules and dietary needs.
• Administer medications as directed and follow established care instructions.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels and animal housing areas.
• Monitor animals for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall health and report concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Practice safe animal-handling and restraint techniques.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kennel environment.
• Provide attentive, compassionate care to every animal.
• Follow all facility safety, sanitation, and animal welfare protocols.

Skills

Animal care

Reliable

Dog handling

Instruction following

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Cowboy Kennels in Texas seeks a dependable Kennel Technician who loves animals and provides clean, safe, and compassionate care. You will be hands-on with daily kennel duties and help ensure every animal’s health and well‑being.

AmeriVet supports your growth with development programs, competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative team culture that values patient care and community impact.