Kennel Assistant

All Creatures Veterinary Center•Carrollton, TX

20d•$10 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

All Creatures Veterinary Center is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and support staff to ensure animals receive care during their stay. The role involves monitoring animal health and comfort, feeding and caring for dogs and cats, maintaining clean animal housing and work areas, administering certain medications, and assisting with boarding check-in and check-out. The position is scheduled for weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6:30 PM and weekend shifts of 2–4 hours.

Requirements

Passion for animals and their well-being.
Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Monitor animals’ health and comfort, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
Document treatments, activities, and observations.
Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
Feed dogs and cats and provide fresh water on schedule.
Wash dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages to maintain cleanliness.
Change and replace soiled bedding and handle laundry tasks.
Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
Perform general housekeeping in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
Assist with boarding patient check-in and check-out, including proper labeling and identification collars.
Help identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.