Kennel Technician - Flexible Schedule & Care

Innovetive Petcare; Texas; On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Training and career development

Job summary

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding patients in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves feeding, walking, bathing, monitoring health, and assisting veterinarians, within a supportive team environment.

Join a busy hospital that values safety, cleanliness, and compassionate animal handling. Flexible schedules and opportunities for training are offered to help you grow in animal care while delivering excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• Previous animal experience preferred.
• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing gentle, compassionate care.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Able to recognize signs of distress or illness and communicate concerns promptly.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets, supplies, and other objects as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing patient care and cleaning responsibilities.
• Willingness to complete required reference checks, background checks, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring their well-being.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, signs of distress, or potential health concerns and promptly notify the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling and other duties as needed.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, litter boxes, food and water bowls, bedding, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients.
• Wash, fold, and put away laundry throughout the day.
• Restock supplies in kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and laundry areas.

Skills

Animal care

Lifting heavy pets

Dependable

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician to care for hospitalized and boarding patients in Bastrop, Texas. The role involves feeding, walking, bathing, monitoring health, and assisting veterinarians, within a supportive team environment.

Join a busy hospital that values safety, cleanliness, and compassionate animal handling. Flexible schedules and opportunities for training are offered to help you grow in animal care while delivering excellent patient service.