Pet Care Technician: Boarding & Hospital Care

Vickery Place Animal Hospital; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Training and career development

Job summary

Vickery Place Animal Hospital in Dallas, Texas is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician to care for boarding and hospitalized pets.

You will feed, walk, bathe, monitor health, and keep kennels clean while assisting veterinary staff. A background in animal care and physical stamina are essential. We offer PTO, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous professional or hands-on animal care experience.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain animals.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets and objects.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions and established care protocols.
• Compassionate approach and genuine desire to provide gentle, attentive care to hospitalized and boarded pets.
• Positive attitude and a sense of fun. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets.
• Feeding and watering animals according to their individual care instructions.
• Walking, bathing, and maintaining the cleanliness and comfort of pets.
• Safely handling and restraining animals when needed.
• Monitoring pet behavior and watching for signs of stress, distress, or illness.
• Maintaining clean, sanitary kennels and animal care areas.
• Assisting veterinary technicians and other medical staff with patient care as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical fitness

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Vickery Place Animal Hospital in Dallas, Texas is seeking a dependable Kennel Technician to care for boarding and hospitalized pets.

You will feed, walk, bathe, monitor health, and keep kennels clean while assisting veterinary staff. A background in animal care and physical stamina are essential. We offer PTO, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible scheduling.