Kennel Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Town of Texas, Double Oak (WI, TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will ensure a clean and healthy environment for animals, assist with their care, and monitor their well-being. This position offers an opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive atmosphere. With a commitment to community impact and animal welfare, you will play a vital role in providing excellent care while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative work environment. If you are looking to make a difference and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Retirement Plan (401k)

Educational Assistance

Free Doctor Access (Teladoc)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel area.
• Feed and monitor animals, recording their conditions.
• Assist with treatment and care of animals.

Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Stress Management

Animal Care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Double Oak Veterinary Medical Center is located in Double Oak, Texas, nestled just outside of Dallas, near Denton and Flower Mound. Double Oak has a rapidly growing population and a lot to offer its residents. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We welcome both emergency treatment cases and pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Double Oak, we treat client’s pets like the valued family members they are. 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 Technician/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 Assistant 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 assistant preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay range of $15-$16/hour based on experience.
• Retirement Plan (401k).
• 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 a common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among 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).