Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Rayford Animal Wellness Clinic; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated kennel assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-service clinic offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners. As a vital team member, you will be responsible for animal restraint, assisting in patient recovery, and ensuring a clean and welcoming atmosphere. With a focus on teamwork and compassion, this role provides an opportunity for personal and professional growth while delivering quality care to beloved pets. If you are passionate about animal welfare and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Paid Holidays

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in animal restraint and client communication.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during medical crises.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recovering surgery patients and communicate with clients.
• Clean, stock, and support the team as needed.

Skills

Animal restraint

Client communication

Time management

Cleaning and stocking

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Calmness under pressure

Self-driven

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Basic math skills

Job description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Rayford Animal Wellness Clinic (RAWC) is a high volume, fast-paced, three doctor, full service veterinary clinic located in Spring, TX. We offer affordable, quality veterinary care for our clients and patients. We are looking for another experienced RAWCstar (rockstar) to join our team.

Our veterinary kennel assistants play a vital role in the practice. A well qualified assistant is expected to be proficient in the following skills:

Animal restraint (must be able to lift up to 50 pounds)

Assist in recovering surgery patients

Communicate with clients

Time management

Cleaning, stocking, and helping the team when needed

Friendly and compassionate towards clients and fellow RAWCstars via all forms of communication (in person, over the phone/text, and e-mail).

Team-player. We expect a teammate that enjoys being part of a team and wants to make the clinic a better place for our patients, our clients, and staff.

Remain calm, efficient, and professional during a medical crisis and with upset clients.

Love animals

Self-driven

Problem solver

Computer literate

Basic math skills

Schedule:

Full-time - 40 hours per week

Four day work week at approximately 10 hours per day

Hours are typically 8am - 6pm but can vary. Must be flexible with schedule.

Benefits (for full-time employees):

Bonus pay

Paid Holidays

PTO

Employee discount

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Pay is negotiable and based on experience.

Please do not call the clinic to check on application status. We receive a high volume of phone calls. You can send inquiries to [e-mail]. Due to high-volume of applications, not all candidates will receive a call-back. Applications that are complete and have answered all the screening questions will be viewed first.