Compassionate Kennel Assistant — Learn Veterinary Care

United Veterinary Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Short Term Disability

Complimentary Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (Headspace

401K with company match

Health Insurance (Florida Blue/Kaiser)

Flexible Spending/Health Savings

Job summary

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in South Austin is hiring a Kennel Assistant to support the Emergency Department. The role involves cleaning, patient care, feeding, monitoring, and assisting veterinary staff to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and compensation ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Willing to employ students still in High School.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages, runs, wards, and related areas.
• Walk patients and record urine and feces.
• Feed hospitalized patients and record intake.
• Recognize and report unusual conditions to technicians.
• Assist doctors, technicians, and staff with animal restraint.
• Laundry duties.
• Patrol hospital grounds daily and pick up trash.

Skills

Cleaning materials & equipment use

Compassionate animal care

Observation of abnormal conditions

Follow oral & written directions

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in South Austin is hiring a Kennel Assistant to support the Emergency Department. The role involves cleaning, patient care, feeding, monitoring, and assisting veterinary staff to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient hospital environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and compensation ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, depending on experience.