Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician
About The Position
Vista Vet Animal Hospital & Pet Lodge is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to provide patient husbandry and care, general housekeeping, and critical support to the veterinary team. The role includes caring for boarding patients, monitoring and documenting medical or behavioral concerns, and maintaining clean, stocked kennels and hospital areas. The position also provides light patient restraint support to the clinical team as needed and may offer an opportunity to grow within veterinary medicine. This part-time role is primarily scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays, with weekend and holiday coverage required. Occasional weekday coverage may be needed. The employer is open to full-time employment for the right candidate. There are no on-call requirements. Compensation is $13–$15 per hour. Vista Vet is a four-doctor practice in a state-of-the-art facility in Round Rock, Texas. Its services include preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and boarding. The practice describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for team members to grow and contribute.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician is preferred.
- Related animal-care experience, such as boarding or doggy daycare attendant work, or an FFA or 4H background, may be considered.
- Genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
- Comfort with basic animal husbandry, including feeding, watering, bathing, grooming maintenance, and monitoring patient condition.
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
- Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient husbandry and care, including meals and walks for boarding patients.
- Administer medication to patients.
- Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
- Sanitize and stock kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.
- Provide light patient restraint support to the clinical team as needed.
- Handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Perform basic animal husbandry, including feeding, watering, bathing, grooming maintenance, and monitoring patient condition.
- Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount, including free heartworm and flea prevention for two pets
- Uniform allowance
- Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
