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Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Technician! Position Details Role: Kennel Technician Status: Part-Time Salary: Competitive pay based on experience Schedule: Includes weekends and holidays as needed 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; generous PTO; employee discounts; and up to three weeks of paid parental leave Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks Youโ€™ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program Looking for a Role Where You Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Pets Every Day? At Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital, our Kennel Technicians play an essential role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of every pet in our care. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable team member who loves animals, enjoys staying active, and takes pride in providing exceptional care and cleanliness throughout our boarding facility. If you're organized, hardworking, and passionate about animal care, we'd love to meet you! Why Our Kennel Technicians Love Memorial Veterinary Pet Care Hospital Work hands-on with dogs and cats every day Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment Make a meaningful impact on the comfort and well-being of pets Develop valuable animal handling and care skills Enjoy a fast-paced and rewarding work environment What You'll Do Clean and maintain pet kennels, cat condos, boarding areas, and kitchen spaces Feed and provide fresh water to boarding pets Bathe dogs and cats as needed Monitor pets for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral concerns Administer medications as directed Track and monitor pet belongings Perform laundry and sanitation duties Clean, disinfect, and maintain pet enclosures, exercise yards, and common areas Assist teammates with daily operations and special projects Provide professional, courteous service to clients and coworkers Help ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all pets What Our Kennel Technicians Bring A genuine love of animals and a commitment to their well-being Strong teamwork and communication skills Reliability, punctuality, and excellent time-management abilities Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment Comfortable handling dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments Knowledge of basic animal behavior and health indicators preferred Previous kennel, boarding, daycare, or animal care experience preferred Ability to make sound decisions regarding pet interactions and safety Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Ability to frequently lift up to 45 pounds Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions Comfortable working around cleaning and sanitation products, pet hair, pet waste, and barking animals The Extras You'll Actually Feel A team that valu

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Support roles in senior living โ€” housekeeping, maintenance, activities, and social work โ€” are far more resident-facing than similar positions in other industries. Housekeepers and maintenance staff interact with residents in their personal living spaces daily, which requires discretion, patience, and genuine respect for the people who live there. In Texas, even non-clinical staff must complete facility-specific training on topics like abuse prevention, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Activities coordinators and social workers play a direct role in resident well-being โ€” isolation and depression are significant concerns in senior living, and programming that keeps residents socially engaged has measurable health outcomes. Maintenance staff in senior care need to understand life-safety systems (fire alarms, emergency generators, call systems) and are often the first responders for building emergencies. Background checks are required for all positions, and many facilities prefer candidates who have previous experience working with older adults.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.

For housekeeping roles, the day follows a room-by-room schedule โ€” cleaning resident rooms, sanitizing common areas, managing laundry, and responding to spill or accident cleanups as they happen. Infection control protocols are more rigorous than in hotels or commercial cleaning, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks.

Maintenance staff handle a daily work order queue โ€” everything from changing light bulbs and fixing call buttons to HVAC maintenance and plumbing repairs. Life-safety equipment checks (fire extinguishers, exit lighting, generator testing) happen on set schedules. Activities professionals plan and lead group programming โ€” exercise classes, crafts, music sessions, outings โ€” and also provide one-on-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group settings. Social workers manage care conferences, discharge planning, family mediation, and community resource referrals. Across all these roles, the common thread is that you become a familiar, trusted presence in residents' daily lives.

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health and Personal Care Aide positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $10.97/hr ($22,818/yr). The typical range is $10.60 – $13.28/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $20,613/yr
Houston Median $22,818/yr
Experienced (90th) $30,597/yr
vs. National Median -34.6%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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