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Block House Creek Animal Hospital
Kennel Assistant
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$32,450 / year median in Texas
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Block House Creek Animal Hospital, established in 1988, is dedicated to partnering with the Cedar Park community to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. The trust we have earned is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. Our mission is centered on high-quality medicine and a supportive culture where every single teammate feels valued. When you join our practice, you are stepping into an environment where you can truly do your best work and contribute meaningfully to the diverse patient base we serve. We believe in investing in our teammates' success. As part of a larger supportive network, you will have access to resources designed to help you meet your professional goals, whether that means pursuing specialization, obtaining your credentialed technician status, or moving into leadership roles. Veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations, ensuring that you always have the support you need for complex cases. We cultivate a learning environment where curiosity is encouraged and collaboration defines our daily workflow, allowing you to focus on practicing exceptional medicine and grow your expertise. Block House Creek Animal Hospital offers a dynamic and unique medical environment. We are a full-service facility providing wellness, prevention, diagnostics, and advanced care for traditional companion animals including dogs and cats, as well as avian, exotic, and pocket pets. Our advanced medical capabilities include comprehensive surgical procedures and urgent care services. Additionally, we actively engage in mixed animal practice, offering farm calls for large animals such as horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, providing you with incredible versatility and a broad scope of practice rarely found in one location. Cedar Park, Texas, is known for being a vibrant and growing community located just northwest of Austin. This location offers the ideal combination of big-city access and suburban charm. You will find that our hospital has deep roots here, having served the Cedar Park area since 1988, fostering a loyal and highly engaged client base. Living here means benefiting from a strong community feel, excellent amenities, and all the cultural opportunities Central Texas has to offer, making it an ideal place to establish your career and home. At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e-mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out. Your Impact as a