Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a passionate Kennel Assistant to maintain a clean and healthy environment for animals at our veterinary hospital. Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring, cleaning, and assisting veterinary staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to lift over 50 lbs, with a flexible schedule preferred.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunity to help animals and make an impact in the community

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel areas.
• Feed and monitor hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Assist veterinarians with animal care and treatment.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Animal Medical Center of Highland Village is located in Highland Village, TX and has been serving the community for 19 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Animal Medical Center of Highland Village our team mission is to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. The Animal Medical Center of Highland Village team displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

• Pay range of $12-$14/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).