Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician

Animal Kingdom; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital in Houma, Louisiana is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Technician to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience in both veterinary patient care and kennel care.

Responsibilities include assisting with appointments and examinations, triaging patients, providing nursing care, preparing for procedures, collecting samples, and caring for boarding animals.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or kennel technician experience preferred, open to training for right person.
• Calm, dependable team player who can multitask and communicate effectively.
• Willing to learn hands-on in a busy veterinary hospital.
• Experience with sample collection, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with veterinary appointments, examinations, restraint, and patient handling.
• Triage patients and communicate changes in condition to the veterinary team.
• Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized, surgical, recovering and boarding patients.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia monitoring and surgery.
• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostics.
• Administer medications and document patient care and observations.
• Feed, walk, bathe, medicate, and monitor boarding and hospitalized animals.
• Maintain clean, organized kennels and treatment areas.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and follow infection-control procedures.
• Restock supplies and participate in routine hospital cleaning.
• Provide compassionate care and professional communication to clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Multitasking

Effective communication

Job description

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in veterinary medicine? Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital in Houma, Louisiana, is looking for a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working hands-on with animals and wants experience in both veterinary patient care and kennel care.

At Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, we believe every pet is unique and deserves personalized care delivered with compassion and loving attention. Our veterinary team cares for a wide variety of patients, including dogs and cats, along with the occasional guinea pig, hamster, or bird. We provide both routine and advanced veterinary services, creating a one-stop destination for pets and their families.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

As a Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Technician, you’ll play an important role in supporting our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and hospital team while helping ensure every patient receives exceptional care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist with veterinary appointments, physical examinations, animal restraint, and patient handling


• Triage patients and communicate changes in condition to the veterinary team


• Provide nursing care and monitoring for hospitalized, surgical, recovering, and boarding patients


• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with anesthesia monitoring and veterinary surgery


• Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostic testing


• Administer medications and document patient care, diets, appetite, behavior, and other observations


• Feed, walk, bathe, medicate, and monitor boarding and hospitalized animals


• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary kennels, treatment areas, and patient spaces


• Clean and sterilize veterinary surgical instruments and follow proper infection-control procedures


• Restock supplies and assist with routine hospital cleaning and maintenance


• Provide compassionate care and professional communication to clients about their pets

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant or kennel technician experience is preferred, ideally with at least 1 year of experience, but we’re open to training the right person who has a strong interest in veterinary medicine and animal care.


• A compassionate, calm, dependable team player who can multitask and communicate effectively in a busy veterinary hospital.


• Comfortable safely and confidently handling and restraining pets, or willing to learn with hands-on training.


• Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus but not required.


• A self-starter with a positive attitude and a desire to continue developing your veterinary knowledge and skills.


• Someone who takes pride in providing compassionate, attentive care and treating every patient like their own.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Pay: $10.25-11.00 depending on experience

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program


• 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 pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.