Kennel Technician - Grand Prairie, TX

Kennel Technician Position

Penny Paws in Grand Prairie is looking for a compassionate, dependable Kennel Technician to join our team! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys caring for animals, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants hands-on experience in veterinary medicine.

This position will also be cross-trained to support Client Service Representative responsibilities and assist Veterinary Technicians as needed, making it an excellent opportunity to continue learning and growing within the veterinary field.

What You'll Do

• Provide daily care, feeding, and exercise for animals
• Maintain clean and sanitary kennels and workspaces
• Monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns appropriately
• Assist with grooming, bathing, and basic patient care as needed
• Help create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for pets
• Cross-train to support reception responsibilities and assist veterinary staff
• Support hospital operations and patient care throughout the day

What Our Kennel Technicians Bring

• Previous animal care experience preferred but not required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate, reliable, and detail-oriented approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Desire to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Positive attitude and commitment to excellent patient care

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Opportunities to build veterinary and client service skills
• A supportive team invested in your success
• Employee pet perks and discounts
• Meaningful work helping pets feel safe and cared for
• A workplace that values growth, teamwork, and compassion

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 this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Penny Paws 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.