Kennel Assistant

Job Summary Full-time Kennel Assistant needed for a six doctor Veterinary Hospital. Duties will include walking, feeding, and watering dogs; cleaning cages, janitorial work and bathing dogs/cats. Animal Care Assistants [Kennel] also will assist the veterinarians and technicians when needed to while they do treatments and/or procedures. Weekends and holidays are a must. The environment is professional, fun, and friendly with strong core values and excellent communication skills! The opportunity to learn in a very progressive environment while taking excellent care of pets in an exemplary fashion is rewarding. Making a career out of seeing happy pets and clients is heartwarming! Come join an awesome TEAM [and we mean it!]. Carrollton West Pet Hospital located at 3729 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, Texas 75007. www.

CarrolltonWestPet.com Duties Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, cages, and treatment areas to promote a healthy environment for animals Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and medication administration to ensure safety for both animals and staff Support veterinary technicians and veterinarians with animal handling, feeding, grooming, and basic husbandry tasks Monitor animals' behavior and health status, reporting any concerns or abnormalities promptly to veterinary staff Assist with medication administration following proper aseptic techniques and veterinary protocols Help manage pet intake and discharge processes at the front desk, including record keeping and client communication Support laboratory procedures by collecting samples or assisting with basic testing as directed by veterinary professionals Skills Prior kennel experience or animal husbandry background demonstrating familiarity with animal care routines Strong animal handling skills, including dog handling, restraint techniques, and understanding of animal physiology and anatomy Knowledge of veterinary terminology, critical care procedures, and laboratory experience related to animal health Ability to perform medication administration accurately and follow aseptic techniques to prevent infections Experience with pet care tasks such as feeding, grooming, and basic first aid for animals Familiarity with veterinary clinic operations including front desk duties, client communication, and record management

Pay:

$13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person