Kennel Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support the care and comfort of hospitalized animals. You will assist staff, maintain clean facilities, feed and monitor patients, and help with daily tasks to ensure a smooth ER/ambulatory workflow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, and willingness to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Willing to employ students still in High School.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize cages, runs, wards, and related areas.
• Walk patients and record urine and feces.
• Feed hospitalized patients and record food and water intake.
• Recognize and report any unusual condition or behavior to staff.
• Assist doctors and technicians with animal restraint.
• Laundry duties.
• Patrol hospital grounds daily and pick up trash.
• Complete work with or without supervision and meet deadlines.
• Interact professionally with staff, customers, and suppliers.
• Work well as a team and independently when needed.

Skills

Cleaning skills

Animal care

Observation

Reading directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HS student eligible

Job description

Are you interested in learning about the Veterinary Industry? Have you thought about a future helping animals live healthier, happier lives?

Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is hiring a Kennel Assistant for our Round Rock location.

The Kennel Assistant is integral to theAdvanced Veterinary Careprovided by the Emergency Department of Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital. This role goes hand in hand with our purpose statement of enhancing the quality of life for our patients.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean and sanitize all cages, runs, wards, and related areas.
• Walk patients and record urine and feces.
• Feed hospitalized patients and record results of food and water intake.
• Recognize and record any unusual condition or abnormal behavior of any hospitalized patient and report findings to technician staff.
• Assists doctors, technicians, and other personnel with the restraint of animals.
• Laundry.
• Patrol hospital grounds daily, picking up trash and feces.
• Perform quality work within the scope of the mission and purpose statement of CTVSEH.
• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment with skill and efficiency.
• Sympathetically and patiently treat sick and injured animals.
• Learn to recognize abnormal conditions.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Willing to employ students still in High School.
• Must be able to frequently required to bend,stoop, and stand for extended periods of time and is required to lift up to forty (40) pounds

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting the first of the month following the date of hire.
• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• United Health Care UMR Insurance Plans with 3 tiered options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option (paid for by employee)
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000 per attempt/ $30,000max)
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Partnership with Purdue University’s online Licensed Veterinary Technician Program.
• Pay: $18-19/hour

Working as a Kennel Assistant at Central Texas Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is a challenging and rewarding career.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.