Part-time Veterinary Kennel Technician

Portland Veterinary Hospital; Portland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Portland Veterinary Hospital in Portland, TX, is seeking a Kennel Technician to support our veterinary team. You will provide compassionate daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets, help with daily hospital operations, and assist with restraint and post-operative care as needed.

The role requires weekend availability and a strong ability to safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes, along with reliable teamwork and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Comfort with physical tasks including lifting, standing, walking, and moving supplies.
• Knowledge of cleaning and disinfecting practices or willingness to learn.
• Compassionate, patient, and calm when caring for animals.
• Ability to learn how to administer medications and recognize changes in condition.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Reliable team player with a positive attitude and work ethic.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Weekend availability

Animal handling (dogs/cats)

Physical stamina

Disinfection practices

Compassionate & patient

Medication administration

Communication skills

Team player

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.