Kennel Tech

About the role

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) established to end animal overpopulation and improve community animal welfare by providing low-cost preventative services throughout North Texas. This position supports TCAP’s clinic operations by maintaining a clean, safe, sanitary, and organized environment for animals, clients, and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning and disinfecting kennels and clinical areas, assisting with laundry and facility upkeep, and supporting the veterinary team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, disinfects, and prepares cages, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
• Monitors animals while performing assigned duties and promptly reports signs of distress, illness, injury, unusual behavior, or other concerns to the appropriate veterinary team member.
• Cleans and disinfects floors, walls, counters, equipment, exam areas, and other assigned clinic spaces.
• Performs laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding.
• Empties trash and biohazard receptacles as directed and follows proper procedures for waste handling and disposal.
• Restocks clinic supplies and notifies management when supplies are low.
• Assists clinic staff with basic operational tasks during busy periods, as assigned and within the employee’s training and skill level.
• Maintains a professional, respectful, and team-oriented approach when interacting with coworkers, clients, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Follows TCAP policies, procedures, attendance expectations, and standards of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient clinic operations.

Requirements

• Prior animal care, kennel, shelter, veterinary, boarding, or related experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established cleaning and animal-handling procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report potential animal safety or health concerns.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to safely use cleaning products, disinfectants, laundry equipment, and basic facility-maintenance tools.

Pay

$13+ per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k

Schedule

Full day shifts — 7:30 am to 4:15 pm.