Kennel Technician - Anna, TX

Who we are Cold Springs Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

About Vetcor

• Join Our Team!
• If you’re a dependable animal lover looking for a Kennel Technician role with training, support, and room to grow, we’d love to meet you.
• Apply today and join the team at Cold Springs Animal Hospital!
• We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees.
• Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world.
• That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Responsibilities

• Kennel Technician Status: Full-Time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Cold Springs Animal Hospital is looking for a dedicated Kennel Technician to join our animal-loving team.
• In this full-time role, you’ll keep our boarding and hospitalized pets clean, comfortable, fed, and cared for, and you’ll be an important set of eyes on their well-being throughout the day.
• We provide on-the-job training and support from experienced team members, so you can learn the ropes in a positive, pet-centered environment.
• You’ll Do Feed, walk, and monitor the well-being of dogs and cats
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and common areas
• Provide baths and basic hygiene care when needed
• Keep detailed records of food intake, elimination, and behavior

Administer medications as directed

• Assist with patient handling during exams and treatments, as trained
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for every pet
• Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Animal care or kennel experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided
• Animal care or kennel experience preferred but not required
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments A punctual, dependable approach and the ability to work well with a team
• Attention to detail when tracking each pet’s food, elimination, and behavior
• Weekend and holiday availability
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and stay active on your feet throughout your shift

Benefits

• Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
• Do you love caring for dogs and cats and want a hands-on role where you can start building a career in veterinary medicine?

No kennel experience?

• No problem.
• Why You’ll Love It Here Training from day one.
• As a Kennel Technician, you’ll learn from experienced team members who are invested in your success.
• Room to grow.
• We offer real opportunities for growth and advancement in the veterinary field.
• A pet-centered workplace.
• Spend your day with dogs and cats in a positive, supportive environment.
• Meaningful, hands-on work.
• Your care makes a real difference in how comfortable and safe our patients feel.
• A team that has your back.
• Work alongside colleagues who love animals as much as you do.
• You Can’t Beat Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program Referral bonus program
• Benefits Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service).
• In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities

Continuing education allowance

• Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program
• Cold Springs Animal Hospital can’t wait to welcome you to the team.

Schedule

Weekends, holidays, 2 full days and 2 half days

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Cold Springs Animal Hospital and Vetcor.