Kennel Assistant - Border Animal Hospital - TX

Veterinary Innovative Partners LLC; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Uniform Allowance

Pet Care Discount

Job summary

Border Animal Hospital in Weslaco, TX seeks a full-time Veterinary Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team. You will care for animals, maintain clean, safe kennels, and assist staff with daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, reliable teamwork, and strong communication with pet parents. Benefits include health, retirement, PTO, holidays, and more within a VIP network setting.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for animals and welfare.
• Excellent communication with clients, team, and vets.
• Able to work fast-paced and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Physically able to lift, restrain, and handle animals.
• Basic computer skills for records and messages.
• Experience in a veterinary setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Walk and exercise dogs.
• Feed and provide fresh water.
• Bathing and basic pet care.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Clean and maintain kennels and resort areas.
• Provide safe, loving care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Assist with customer service and communication with pet parents.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior or health.

Skills

passion for animals

communication skills

calm under pressure

attention to detail

physical ability

computer skills

vet setting experience

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated FULL TIME Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our esteemed team at Border Animal Hospital. As a Veterinary Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing excellent care and support to our animal patients and their owners. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the comfort, cleanliness, and well-being of the animals in our care, as well as assisting our veterinary staff with various tasks to facilitate the smooth operation of our hospital.

Located in Weslaco, Texas.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for animals and a strong commitment to their welfare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, team members, and veterinarians.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and protocols accurately.
• Physical capability to lift, carry, and restrain animals of varying sizes.
• Basic computer skills for record keeping and communication purposes.
• Previous experience in a veterinary setting or animal care role is a plus.

Do you love animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced pet resort environment? We’re looking for a reliable, caring, and hardworking Kennel Technician to join our team!

Job duties include

• Walking and exercising dogs
• Feeding and providing fresh water
• Bathing and basic pet care
• Administering medications as directed
• Cleaning and maintaining kennels and resort areas
• Providing safe, loving care to boarding and daycare pets
• Assisting with customer service and communicating with pet parents
• Monitoring pets for changes in behavior or health

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, comfortable handling dogs and cats, and able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

Salary: $10-$12 an hour, to commensurate with experience.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted healthcare for personal pets

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the Kennel Assistant role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and qualifications required for the position.

Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.

Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment.

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