Kennel Technician/Pet Care Assistant

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care is seeking a Pet Care Assistant to join our team! Our Care team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.  

In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.   

This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are interested in growing professionally in the field of veterinary medicine.

Schedule and Compensation: 

• Compensation: $17-$20 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with the following schedule:
  • Thursday & Friday: 1pm-11pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9am-7pm

Full-Time Benefits Package*

• Health Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Flea & Heartworm meds for up to 2 pets at no cost

Your Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
  • Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
  • Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession

 

Why Healing Hearts?

Healing Hearts Animal Urgent Care, located in Round Rock, Texas, bridges the gap between primary veterinary care and full-scale emergency rooms. As a collaborative 2-doctor practice, we deliver compassionate urgent treatment and advanced surgical care without the overwhelming chaos, exhaustive wait times, or high costs of traditional ERs. We provide pet owners with fast, thoughtful relief and complete transparency during life’s unexpected moments.

Our clinical scope spans outpatient urgent needs to complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures. Equipped to handle everything from acute illnesses and toxicities to trauma and routine minor emergencies, our facility allows our tight-knit team to rule out the scary stuff, deliver targeted diagnostics, and provide individualized care when patients need it most.

We believe high-quality medicine goes hand-in-hand with a healthy, sustainable practice culture. Our structured workflow ensures predictable scheduling with zero overnight shifts, protecting team well-being while keeping primary vets connected and clients fully supported.

Ready to elevate your veterinary career? Apply today!

 

 

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