Overview
Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake-Kennel Technician Jobs in Tool, TX at Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Animal Care Technician (Kennel Technician)
Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Animal Care Technicians to join our team.
If you’re looking for an easy job where you spend the day playing with puppies, this isn’t it.
Animal care is incredibly rewarding, but it is also physically demanding, repetitive, and fast-paced. We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in hard work and are committed to providing exceptional care for homeless animals.
Position Details
- Full-Time: 40 hours per week (8-hour shifts)
- Part-Time: Approximately 24 hours per week, typically consisting of 4-hour shifts. Schedules may vary based on shelter needs.
- Starting Pay: $13.00 per hour
- Weekend and holiday availability required
Essential Physical Requirements
This position requires employees to:
- Lift and carry 50–80 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Safely lift large dogs, bags of dog food, cat litter, cleaning supplies, and other heavy items.
- Stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, push, pull, and climb throughout an entire shift.
- Perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation duties for several hours each day.
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme Texas heat.
Daily Responsibilities
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, and shelter buildings.
- Feed and water dogs and cats according to shelter protocols.
- Exercise and safely handle animals of all sizes and temperaments.
- Monitor animal health and behavior and report concerns promptly.
- Administer medications as directed.
- Wash dishes, laundry, bedding, toys, and equipment.
- Clean play yards and maintain shelter grounds.
- Assist with animal intake, adoptions, medical treatments, and transports.
- Maintain accurate records as assigned.
- Work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of animal care.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who are:
- Reliable and punctual.
- Physically capable of demanding work every day.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Team players who are willing to help wherever needed.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Willing to get dirty while making a difference for homeless animals.
- Compassionate toward animals while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Previous shelter, kennel, veterinary, farm, or animal handling experience is a plus, but not required. We are happy to train the right person with the right attitude and work ethic.
Before You Apply
Please apply only if you are comfortable with:
- Heavy lifting throughout the day.
- Cleaning kennels and cages as a major part of your job.
- Working around barking dogs, cleaning chemicals, animal waste, hair, mud, and unpleasant odors.
- Working weekends and holidays.
- Working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
- Emotionally challenging situations involving sick, injured, or neglected animals.
- Background Check
Why Join HSCCL?
At the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake, every day is an opportunity to make a difference. The work is challenging, physical, and sometimes emotionally difficult—but it is also incredibly rewarding. Your dedication directly impacts the health, comfort, and future of homeless animals waiting for a second chance.
If you’re dependable, hardworking, and ready to be part of a team that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake-Kennel Technician
Company: Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Location: Tool, TX
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