Kennel Technician | Friday–Monday Schedule | Every Weekend Position

Innovetive Petcare; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training and career development

Job summary

Innovetive Petcare in Temple, Texas seeks a Kennel Technician to provide compassionate, hands-on care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets. This is a full-time position with a Friday–Monday schedule and every weekend requirement. You will work with a friendly team to keep pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Requires prior animal care experience, physical strength for lifting, and the ability to work independently. Training and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience.
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and move heavy pets and objects.
• References, background check, and drug testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of hospitalized patients and boarding pets.
• Ensure pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical strength

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Kennel Technician | Friday–Monday Schedule | Every Weekend Position

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Temple, Texas

Compensation: $14.00 - $15.00 / hour

Description

Do you enjoy working with animals and providing compassionate, hands‑on care? We’re looking for a dependable Kennel Technician to join our team! This position is responsible for the daily care of hospitalized patients and boarding pets, helping ensure they are safe, comfortable, and well cared for.

What You’ll Do

• Previous animal care experience required.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable handling and moving animals and lifting heavy objects.
• Compassionate, attentive, and willing to learn.
• Positive attitude and a strong team spirit. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!

What We’re Looking For

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background check, and drug testing are required

Schedule & Benefits

• Schedule: Friday through Monday, including every weekend.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career development opportunities.