Kennel Technician/Pet Care Assistant

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Flea & Heartworm meds for up to 2 pets

Job summary

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to support the veterinary team with patient husbandry, kennel duties, and general care. The role includes feeding, walking boarding pets, administering medications, and documenting observations to ensure safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a kennel/animal-care setting, a passion for animal wellbeing, and the ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes with appropriate safety and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred.
• Passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Ability to handle dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Focus on patient husbandry and care and general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital.
• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients and administer medication as needed.
• Monitor for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
• Ensure kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.

Skills

Kennel care

Animal handling

Observation & documentation

Team player

Detail oriented

Tools

Kennel equipment

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.

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care 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. We are 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 us. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.