Job Description

Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bastrop, Texas

Compensation: $11.00 / hour

Description

Do you love working with animals and want to make a difference in their daily care? Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician to help care for our hospitalized and boarding patients.

In this role, you'll play an important part in keeping pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for while helping our hospital run smoothly. If you enjoy hands-on animal care, working as part of a team, and staying active throughout the day, we'd love to meet you!

Patient Care & Daily Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring their well-being.
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, signs of distress, or potential health concerns and promptly notify the veterinary team.
• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling and other duties as needed.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, litter boxes, food and water bowls, bedding, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients.
• Wash, fold, and put away laundry throughout the day.
• Restock supplies in kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and laundry areas.
• Properly dispose of waste and help maintain clean hospital grounds.
• Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support daily hospital operations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous animal experience preferred.
• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing gentle, compassionate care.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Able to recognize signs of distress or illness and communicate concerns promptly.
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets, supplies, and other objects as needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing patient care and cleaning responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and assist wherever needed.
• A positive attitude and a sense of teamwork. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!
• Willingness to complete required reference checks, background checks, and drug testing.

Benefits & What We Offer

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• Training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who care for them

At Bastrop Veterinary Hospital, kennel care is an essential part of excellent veterinary medicine. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, care for animals, and support a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!