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Kennel Technician - Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) Wallisville, TX Part-Time About Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) is a family-owned and operated veterinary group built on compassion, community, and strong team culture. We are not corporate, and we are proud to create practices where our teams feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. At NVC La Marque, we are a small, fast-paced team that works closely together to provide excellent care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, strong energy, and a team-first mindset to everything they do. Learn more about us by visiting our website here: https://gonvc.com/locations/la-marque/ Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, attentive, and compassionate Kennel Technician to join our team part-time at NVC Wallisville - this could grow into a full-time position. This role is ideal for someone who is confident in animal handling, highly observant, and comfortable supporting both kennel and patient care needs in a busy hospital setting. The right candidate will be able to recognize signs that a pet may need medical attention, communicate concerns quickly to the medical team, and help keep patient care moving smoothly throughout the day. This position also plays an important role in helping maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment. The right candidate must be comfortable keeping up with laundry, cleaning exam rooms after appointments, and maintaining the lobby and other clinic areas throughout the day.

What You'll Do:

Animal Care & Patient Observation Provide attentive daily care for dogs and cats in the hospital Feed and water pets according to provided instructions Walk pets dropped off for daycare and/or medical services Monitor patient behavior and condition throughout the day Recognize signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in condition Promptly communicate concerns to the medical team Animal Handling & Restraint Safely restrain dogs and cats of all sizes for exams, treatments, and procedures Assist with patient handling and movement as needed Use calm, compassionate handling techniques to support patient comfort and safety Clinical Support (as trained/assigned) Support technicians and doctors with patient care tasks Assist with vaccine preparation and identification Draw up vaccines and other injectable medications as directed (preferred) Help maintain a clean, organized, and efficient treatment/kennel area Facility Cleanliness & Hospital Upkeep Keep up with daily laundry (washing, drying, folding, and restocking as needed) Clean and reset exam rooms after appointments Maintain cleanliness in the lobby and other shared clinic areas Support overall facility cleanliness throughout the day to ensure a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment Jump in to help with cleaning tasks as needed during busy and slow periods Team Support Work closely with a small team in a fast-paced environment Jump in where needed to support patient care and workflow Receive feedback well and remain open to learning and growth What We're Looking For (Required) Reliable, punctual, and attentive Confident and compassionate with dogs and cats Able to safely restrain animals of all sizes Strong observational skills and ability to identify signs of distress Able to communicate concerns clearly and promptly to the medical team Positive attitude and strong team-player mentality Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Comfortable with routine cleaning, laundry, and maintaining clinic cleanliness Willingness to learn, grow, and accept feedback Preferred Skills (Not Required) Veterinary assistant and/or kennel experience in a clinic setting Vaccine knowledge (able to identify vaccines) Experience drawing up vaccines and injectable medications as directed Experience supporting both kennel and clinical team needs Why NVC Wallisville Family-owned, private veterinary hospital Supportive, close-knit culture Opportunity to learn and grow in veterinary medicine Meaningful work helping pets and supporting your team every day Life's Better With Good Neighbors!

Benefits:

On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Referral program Application Question(s): Are you comfortable safely restraining dogs and cats of all sizes for exams or treatments?

Yes / No

Can you recognize signs of distress or when a pet may need medical attention and communicate that quickly to the medical team?

Yes / No

Please share an example. Are you comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team and supporting both kennel duties and patient care tasks throughout the day?

Yes / No

Do you have experience with vaccine identification and/or drawing up vaccines or injectable medications (as directed)?

Yes / No

If yes, briefly describe. Ability to

Commute:

Wallisville, TX 77597 (Required)

Work Location:

In person