Penny Paws Animal Hospital - Fort Worth is Hiring a Kennel Technician!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Technician
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: 4-day work week - rotated days, Must be able to work weekends
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work with animals and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment? This Kennel Technician role is essential to the daily care and well-being of pets in a busy veterinary setting. As a Veterinary Kennel Technician, you’ll support both patients and the medical team while gaining valuable experience in animal care.
Why You’ll Love This Kennel Technician Role
- Opportunity to work closely with animals every day
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow
- Hands-on role that makes a real impact on patient care
- Cross-training opportunities for a Veterinary Assistant position
What You’ll Do as a Kennel Technician
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal housing areas
- Provide food, water, and basic daily care for animals
- Monitor animal behavior and report any concerns to the veterinary team
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and occasional medication administration
- Safely transport animals throughout the hospital
- Maintain cleanliness in common areas, exam rooms, and treatment spaces
- Restock supplies and assist with inventory management
- Perform laundry and general facility upkeep
What Our Kennel Technicians Bring
- Genuine passion for animal care and well-being
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfort in a physically active role (lifting, standing, bending)
- Reliability and flexibility with scheduling
- High school diploma or equivalent (or in progress)
- Previous kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but not required
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- A meaningful role where your work directly impacts animal comfort and care
- Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within veterinary medicine
- A fast-paced environment where every day is different
- A team that values hard work, compassion, and reliability
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness 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/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
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to step into a Kennel Technician role where you can make a difference in the lives of animals every day, apply now—we’d love to meet you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Penny Paws Animal Hospital - Fort Worth and Vetcor. 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.
