Kennel Attendant

Western Veterinary Partners; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shreveport Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join its progressive team. Ideal candidates are passionate about animal care, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to learn about veterinary practices. This role provides an excellent entry point into the veterinary field with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth potential

Great team culture

Qualifications

• Comfortable around dogs and cats.
• Outgoing and friendly personality.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling, feeding, and cleaning.
• Medication administration.
• Client communication and education.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Compassionate attitude

Multi-tasking abilities

Job description

South Shreveport Animal Hospital is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join our team! We are a progressive, multi-doctor practice proudly serving Shreveport and Bossier City pets since 1985. This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to enter the veterinary field or for those who have previous veterinary or animal-related experience.

This is a part-time position with scheduling needs of Monday 7:30a-1p, Wednesday 1p-6p, Friday 7:30a-6p, and every other weekend.

Part-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $12-$12.50/hour, for each hour worked, based on experience and skillset
• Paid time off
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth potential
• Great team culture
• And more!

Background and experience:

• Comfortable around dogs and cats
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• Caring and compassionate attitude towards patients and clients
• Exceptional communication and multi-tasking abilities
• Strong work ethic and ability to jump in and help where needed
• Familiar with (or eager to learn about) the veterinary field (terminology, procedures, medical conditions, etc.)

Responsibilities:

• Animal handling, feeding, and cleaning (dogs and cats)
• Medication administration
• Observation of behaviors, and knowing when to alert a veterinarian about a change in one of the patients
• Client communication and education
• General hospital cleaning, restocking, sterilization, etc.

Providing the care our community deserves since 1985:

The SSAH team strives to diagnose and treat Shreveport pets with the highest standard of medical and surgical methods. We primarily provide general wellness services, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry, and we are well-equipped with digital radiology, surgical and therapy lasers, Idexx lab equipment, ultrasound capabilities, and more. Our hospital team is comprised of two (soon-to-be three) veterinarians, tenured technicians and assistants, and a talented support staff and boarding team. Most importantly, our team is committed to providing personalized attention and taking a family-focused approach to pet care in order to best support Louisiana pets and their owners.

**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law. WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.