Overview
Where Passion Meets Purpose—Every Day At Frontier Veterinary Clinic, your love for animals becomes part of something bigger. Our modern, beautifully maintained facility offers a warm, welcoming space for pets and their families—and a supportive, collaborative environment for our team. From diagnostics and surgery to doggy daycare and full-service boarding, we provide comprehensive care backed by a tenured, fully trained staff. We’re deeply rooted in our community, partnering with local shelters to make a lasting impact. With in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, dental capabilities, and a full surgical suite, you’ll have the tools to practice at your best. Mentorship is at the heart of what we do—our experienced team is here to help you grow, every step of the way. If you’re looking for a place where your skills are valued and your passion makes a difference, Frontier is calling.
Abilene offers a welcoming community, rich cowboy culture, and a cost of living nearly 20% below the national average. With median home prices under $190K, it’s ideal for families and professionals alike. Enjoy outdoor adventures at Abilene State Park, local universities, and a vibrant arts scene. Friendly neighbors, short commutes, and a strong sense of tradition make Abilene a charming and affordable place to call home!
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Company Description Frontier Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital that provides thorough, compassionate, modern, and affordable care for your animals. Formerly known as Mobile Veterinary Clinic, we have been serving Abilene's pets and their families since 1976. It is our mission to positively impact people's lives through the health and wellness of their pets. Click here to learn more! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Kennel technicians are responsible for the day-to -day care of pet resort guests and for the cleanliness and sanitation of the Pet Resort interior and exterior. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of dogs and cats. The kennel tech will also occasionally assist doctors and technicians with pet restraint for procedures or anesthesia induction. Qualifications We’re looking for: A love for animals and the ability to warmly welcome and compassionately care for pets is essential. Kennel technicians need excellent communication and client service skills in order to admit and discharge pets and reassure nervous “parents” that their pets are well-cared for at our facility. The kennel tech must remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions. kennel techs must be able to empathize with clients and remain compassionate and well-mannered under all circumstances. kennel techs should have a firm belief in the quality of care we provide and communicate this sense of assurance to our clients. The kennel tech must learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to our clients. Kennel techs must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to handle and administer medications or bathe pets who may be scared or aggressive, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. Ensuring the comfort of our animal patients and instilling confidence in our human clients is the foundation of our mission here at Frontier. We proudly accomplish this through exceptional customer service, compassionate animal skills, as well as through the routine sanitation of the entire facility- from the inside-out. Additional Information We offer our staff: Pay: $12-13 based on experience Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. #SS2