Kennel Assistant New Carrollton, TX

All Creatures Veterinary Center; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

All Creatures Veterinary Center in Carrollton, Texas, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support our team of veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care during boarding. You will help monitor health, ensure cleanliness, walk dogs in all weather, and assist with daily tasks to maintain a welcoming environment.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• We require the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergencies, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

All Creatures Veterinary Center is hiring a part time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our team , expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

Salary: $10-$13 dependent on experience and skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications:

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About All Creatures Veterinary Center

All Creatures Veterinary Center, located in Carrollton, Texas, provides its clients and their pets with a complete list of veterinary services in a fully equipped veterinary facility. As a client of All Creatures Veterinary Center, you will find clinical care, overnight boarding, and grooming services for dogs and cats.