Pet Technician Part-Time

Legacy Funeral Group; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Legacy Funeral Group is seeking a part-time Pet Technician to meet with families about the care of their deceased pets and oversee respectful care, transportation, and return of companion animals entrusted to the company’s pet crematory service.

The role requires adherence to regulations, safety standards, and company policies, with duties including handling, documentation, and coordination with veterinary partners and pet families. Availability for evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Background check compliant with applicable law.
• Experience in veterinary services, animal care, or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive pets from veterinary clinics, verify identification and documentation.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records throughout the aftercare process.
• Affix and verify identification tags and tracking information.
• Ensure respectful handling of pets at all times.
• Assist with inventory management and supplies.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, or holiday schedules as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The part-time Pet Technician is responsible for meeting with families concerning the care of their deceased pets and the respectful care, transportation, identification, tracking, and return of companion animals entrusted to the Company's pet crematory service. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the dignity of each pet, ensuring accurate chain-of-custody procedures, and providing exceptional service to veterinary partners and pet families.

The Pet Technician must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, workplace safety standards, and environmental requirements. The Pet Technician’s duties must be performed consistently with company’s mission and values and in adherence to company policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

• Receive pets from veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, shelters, and authorized representatives.
• Verify identification information and documentation upon receipt.
• Meet with families to make arrangements for the disposition of their deceased pets
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records throughout the aftercare process.
• Affix and verify identification tags, tracking systems, and documentation.
• Ensure pets are handled respectfully and professionally at all times.
• Verify all paperwork, identification tags, and tracking information is accurate before and after cremation.
• Ensure accurate return of cremated remains to veterinary partners and families.
• Report discrepancies immediately to management.
• Follow established quality assurance procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the crematory, vehicles, storage areas, and equipment.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities.
• Follow housekeeping and sanitation procedures.
• Interact professionally and compassionately with veterinary staff, pet owners, and coworkers.
• Respond courteously to inquiries when assigned.
• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist with inventory management and supply organization.
• Support special memorialization services when requested.
• Participate in on-call, weekend, evening, or holiday schedules as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening consistent with applicable law.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in veterinary services, animal care, funeral service, transportation, logistics, warehouse operations, healthcare, or customer service is a plus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Funeral home, crematory, and/or preparation room settings.
• Crematories, veterinary offices, clinics, and other locations where removals may occur.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments may be required.
• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing up 6 hours per day

The employee may be exposed to:

• Bloodborne pathogens and potentially infectious materials.
• Animal remains.
• Biological materials.
• Cleaning chemicals and disinfectants.
• Dust and airborne particles.
• Temperature fluctuations.
• Noise generated by industrial equipment.

Appropriate PPE will be provided and must be used as required.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The employee must regularly be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and reach.
• Lift and move up to 75 pounds independently.
• Lift and move greater weights with assistance or equipment.
• Push and pull carts and transport equipment.
• Operate company vehicles safely.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Work near heat-producing cremation equipment.