Kennel Technician/Pet Care Assistant

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life Insurance

Disability

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flea & Heartworm meds for up to 2 pets

Job summary

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team with patient care, boarding duties, and general cleanliness. The role focuses on animal husbandry, medication administration, and detailed observation documentation.

Qualified candidates have 1+ year kennel experience, a passion for animal care, and the ability to work with dogs and cats of varying temperaments. Flexible, team-oriented individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
• Passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confidence handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented attitude
• Physical ability for hands-on animal care

Responsibilities

• Provide patient husbandry and care
• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients
• Administer medication and monitor for medical or behavioral concerns
• Document observations in detail
• Sanitize kennels, common spaces and treatment areas and keep stocked with supplies

Job description

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our team! Our Care team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.

In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital.You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, andmonitorforany medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, commonspacesand treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.

This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are interested in growing professionally in the field of veterinary medicine.

Schedule and Compensation :

• Compensation: $17-$20 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with the following schedule:
  • Thursday & Friday: 1pm-11pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9am-7pm

Full-Time Benefits Package *

• Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Flea & Heartworm meds for up to 2 pets at no cost

Your Qualifications :

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
  • Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
  • Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession

W hy Healing Hearts?

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care, located in Round Rock, Texas, bridges the gap between primary veterinary care and full-scale emergency rooms. As a collaborative 2-doctor practice, we deliver compassionate urgent treatment and advanced surgical care without the overwhelming chaos, exhaustive wait times, or high costs of traditional ERs. We provide pet owners with fast, thoughtful relief and complete transparency during life’s unexpected moments.

Our clinical scope spans outpatient urgent needs to complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures. Equipped to handle everything from acute illnesses and toxicities to trauma and routine minor emergencies, our facility allows our tight-knit team to rule out the scary stuff, deliver targeted diagnostics, and provide individualized care when patients need it most.

We believe high-quality medicine goes hand-in-hand with a healthy, sustainable practice culture. Our structured workflow ensures predictable scheduling with zero overnight shifts, protecting team well-being while keeping primary vets connected and clients fully supported.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.