Kennel Assistant

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join their compassionate team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, preparing exam rooms, and supporting the veterinary staff. Ideal candidates possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for animal care. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with company match, and paid time off.

Benefits

401K with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an animal care setting preferred but not required.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills essential.
• High level of accuracy and efficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect exam rooms and medical equipment between appointments.
• Maintain a clean hospital environment including laundry and waste disposal.
• Provide efficient, quality care and exceptional service to clients.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Compassion

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team.

We are open seven days a week and are an AAHA accredited facility. Our team is a compassionate group of veterinary professionals that includeUrgent Care and General Practice veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Kennel assistants and Customer Service representatives who work as a cohesive team, providing quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities because they love what they do and have fun doing it. Our clients are loyal, and we boast a high retention rate in our general practice as well as providing urgent care services, should the need arise. We are a full-service hospitalproviding in-house diagnostics, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy and a state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our lobby provides ample space for our human clients, making them as comfortable as possible during their visit.

In addition to providing a fun and rewarding workplace, we also offer a wonderful benefit package including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, annual uniforms provided, competitive salary, CE opportunities, Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment.
• Set up kennels/cages for hospitalized patients.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas.
• Maintain a clean hospital including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disposing of trash, and laundry, etc..
• Stock supplies and products.
• Provide professional, efficient, quality care, and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Experience in an animal care setting is preferred but not required.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
• Basic judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners.
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to identify and foresee problems, present solutions and collaborate as a team player.

Benefits include (after 90 days of employment):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision available for full time employees.
• HSA and FSAplans available.
• Pet Discount.
• 401k with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Uniform allowance.
• PTO and Holiday pay (full time)
• And more!