Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Amite City (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Amite City is seeking a dependable and compassionate Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician. This dual-role position involves patient care and facility support, ensuring the well-being of animals while maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary settings and be comfortable with the physical demands of the role. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities to advance your veterinary career.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Skilled in safely restraining animals and handling them with patience.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets for exams and treatments.
• Administer medications and provide nursing care.
• Maintain clean kennels and hospital areas.

Skills

Compassionate

Team-oriented

Strong communicator

Education

Veterinary Assistant

Job description

Company Description

Kent Veterinary Clinic provides full-service diagnostics, surgical care, dental procedures, for treatment of small companion animals. We have a full range of laboratory, radiology, and dental equipment, to provide you with the best service. We offer in-house diagnostics such as, digital x-rays, bloodwork, and laser therapy. We offer medical bathing, grooming, and a wide range of flea, tick, and heartworm prevention for your pets, all located in our in-house pharmacy for your convenience.

With a combination of one hundred years of Veterinary experience between Dr. Kent and Dr. Doucet; you know you’ll be in great hands! We are a close-knit team that enjoys working hard and of course having fun together. Kent Veterinary Clinic is not just well known in the community but, we are active members of the Chamber of Commerce.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

We are looking for a dependable, compassionate Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician to join our team. This dual-role position involves both patient care and facility support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Restrain pets for exams and treatments
• Assist with triage, diagnostics, lab work, and imaging
• Administer medications and provide nursing care
• Prep and assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia
• Feed, walk, bathe, and medicate hospitalized and boarding animals
• Maintain clean kennels and hospital areas
• Restock supplies and assist with recordkeeping
• Support post-op recovery and monitor patient behavior
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments

Requirements:

• Comfortable with strong odors, noise, and exposure to animal waste, bites, scratches, or disease
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Growth Opportunities:

We offer hands-on and virtual training to help you grow in your role or advance your veterinary career.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred
• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, and a strong communicator
• Skilled in safely restraining animals and handling them with patience and care
• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks (lifting large dogs, bags of food/litter, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of cleaning/disinfecting protocols and safe use of cleaning equipment
• Proficient or willing to learn sample collection, medical history taking, lab testing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
• Able to recognize abnormal conditions and learn to administer medications
• Follows oral and written instructions accurately
• Self-starter with a desire for continued learning and skill development
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with clients and team members

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.