All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital offers a full range of services for your pet. Our services range from routine preventative and diagnostic care, surgical procedures, Dental, boarding, and grooming for cats, dogs, pocket and exotic pets.

In our Costa Mesa veterinary clinic, your dog, cat, or other furry, feathered and scaled friends will receive care that revolves around their comfort and your peace of mind.

Our highly-trained staff offers friendly, professional service that promotes health and wellbeing for your pet. Our genuine concern for your time and your pets’ quality of life is complemented by our use of the latest technology and techniques during routine visits and other required care.

The team at All Creatures Care Cottage Veterinary Hospital performs medical and surgical treatments with a high standard of excellence.

Our love of animals and our respect for our clients shows in the way we handle each case. For the quality care your pet deserves, contact us for your various veterinary needs.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital.

A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant :

• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician / Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians / Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend / holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant
• Pay range of $15.00-$21.30 / hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5, veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8, employees nationwide.

The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list in .

Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. ’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (, , , , and ) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (, , , , and ).

Last updated : 2024-05-03