Part-time Veterinary Kennel Technician

Portland Veterinary Hospital; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Hospital in Portland, TX is seeking a Kennel Technician to join a compassionate, team‑driven hospital. You will care for hospitalized and boarding pets, support veterinarians and technicians, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

Weekend availability is required. The role offers growth in a supportive setting with benefits for all staff, including paid time off, education allowances, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability is required.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Able to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing for long periods.
• Willingness to learn cleaning and disinfection practices.
• Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for animals.
• Ability to assist with medications and observe changes in condition.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating of hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Monitor and document appetite, behavior, medications, and changes in condition.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Wash laundry and restock supplies.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal restraint, exams, and post‑operative care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.

Skills

Weekend availability

Animal handling

Communication skills

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

Join the Team at Portland Veterinary Hospital!

Portland Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve the vibrant community of Portland, TX and surrounding areas, providing exceptional care to pets and their people. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best veterinary experience possible—every visit, every time.

Here, every team member is valued as a leader and a vital part of our healthcare team. We believe that great care starts with great people, which is why we look for more than just clinical skills. Our team is built on kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, and a deep commitment to integrity.

If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions truly matter, we’d love to meet you. At Portland Veterinary Hospital, you won’t just work—you’ll grow, make an impact, and be part of something special.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

As a Kennel Technician, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate care for our hospitalized and boarding patients. You'll help ensure pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for while supporting our veterinary team with daily hospital operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide daily care, feeding, walking, bathing, and medicating of hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Monitor and document appetite, behavior, medications, and any changes in a patient's condition.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
• Wash laundry and restock hospital supplies.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary assistants with animal restraint, exams, and post-operative patient care.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, dependable, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented veterinary setting.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with:

• Weekend availability is required.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Comfortable performing physical tasks, including lifting, standing, walking, and handling large dogs, pet food, and supplies.
• Knowledge of proper cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn.
• Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for sick, injured, or anxious animals.
• Ability to learn how to administer medications and recognize changes in an animal's condition.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.