Animal Care Clinic Assistant (Summer)

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is seeking Clinic Assistants for the summer to support our North Texas clinics. The role focuses on keeping kennels and clinic areas clean, assisting the veterinary team, and helping with routine operational tasks.

Requires reliability, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and comfort with dogs and cats of various sizes and health conditions. Eligibility includes working full days 7:30 am–4:15 pm; EOE.

Qualifications

• Prior animal care, kennel, shelter, veterinary, boarding, or related experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established cleaning and animal-handling procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report potential animal safety or health concerns.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume veterinary environment.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, and prepare cages, treatment areas, and other animal-care spaces.
• Monitor animals and report signs of distress, illness, or injury to veterinary staff.
• Clean floors, walls, counters, equipment, and exam areas.
• Perform laundry duties: wash, dry, fold.
• Waste handling: empty trash and biohazard receptacles following procedures.
• Restock clinic supplies and notify management when low.
• Assist staff with basic operational tasks during busy periods.
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach with coworkers and the public.
• Follow TCAP policies, procedures, and conduct standards.
• Perform other duties to support clinic operations.

Skills

Animal care experience

Attention to cleanliness

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Texas Coalition for Animal Protection (TCAP) is seeking Clinic Assistants for the summer to support our North Texas clinics. The role focuses on keeping kennels and clinic areas clean, assisting the veterinary team, and helping with routine operational tasks.

Requires reliability, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and comfort with dogs and cats of various sizes and health conditions. Eligibility includes working full days 7:30 am–4:15 pm; EOE.