Start your veterinary career with a team that invests in your growth Bryan Animal Clinic is a privately owned, four-doctor small animal hospital serving the Bryan-College Station community. We're looking for a caring, dependable Kennel Assistant who wants to learn, contribute, and grow with our team. Your work will help keep dogs and cats comfortable, safe, clean, and closely observed. Feeding, walking, sanitation, and accurate care records are essential responsibilities—and a foundation for developing your veterinary skills. We hire with the goal of developing and promoting excellent team members. If you perform consistently, master your responsibilities, and demonstrate BAC's values, our intention is to help you advance. A clear path for growth Kennel Assistant → Veterinary Technician Assistant → Veterinary Technician You'll begin with structured phase training in animal care, safe handling, cleanliness, observation, documentation, and communication. As you demonstrate competence and readiness, training can expand to prepare you for the next role. Advancement depends on both your work and how you work: Safe, compassionate care and demonstrated skills. Dependable attendance and complete follow-through. Accurate observations and care records. Honest communication, respectful teamwork, and ownership. A willingness to receive coaching and put it into practice. Progression follows demonstrated readiness. We want people who take pride in their current responsibilities and are motivated to earn greater responsibility. What you'll do Following hospital protocols and veterinary direction, you'll: Feed, provide fresh water, walk, and exercise boarding and daycare dogs and cats. Monitor comfort, appetite, elimination, and behavior; promptly report concerns to the medical team. Administer medications as directed after appropriate training and with required supervision. Maintain clean, sanitary kennels, wards, exercise areas, and common spaces. Complete laundry, manage waste, and replenish supplies. Provide gentle baths and nail trims after training. Accurately document care in Covetrus Pulse. Communicate clearly with medical and client-care teammates to support safe, coordinated care. What we're looking for

Experience:

Six months in a veterinary, shelter, or professional boarding setting is preferred. We also welcome applicants beginning their veterinary careers who demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and willingness to learn. You'll do well here if you: Handle animals patiently and follow safety instructions. Notice details and speak up when something changes. Arrive prepared and finish responsibilities carefully. Ask for help when unsure and respond well to coaching. Treat clients and teammates respectfully. Take pride in cleaning and routine care. The role involves standing, walking, bending, cleaning, and safely lifting or moving up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Weekend and holiday coverage is part of caring for animals who depend on us every day. What you can expect from BAC Our culture is High Standards. High Love. We pair clear expectations with respectful coaching, hands-on learning, and support from experienced doctors and veterinary technicians. We value reliability, honesty, teamwork, and growth. Your contribution matters in the everyday details that protect patients and help the whole hospital work well. Compensation and benefits Starting pay of $9-$12 per hour, based on experience. Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees. Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time employees. 401(k) with employer match after the eligibility period. Uniform allowance. Employee pet-care discounts. Benefit eligibility and plan details will be explained during the hiring process.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$9.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Bryan, TX 77801 (Required)

Work Location:

In person