What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Belton Small Animal Clinic?
Description
Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!
You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
- Safe handling and restraint
- Feeding and watering
- Walking and bathing
- Monitoring behaviors
- Ensuring the well-being of pets
- Assisting medical staff
What You'll Bring:
- Must have previous animal experience
- Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
- A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
- Dependable and able to work independently
- The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
- A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
- References, background checks, and drug testing are required
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development
About Belton Small Animal Clinic
Belton Small Animal Clinic, located about an hour north of Austin, TX, is a full-service veterinary practice with state-of-the-art surgical suites and multi-faceted medical and dental capabilities. We have an engaged and devoted leadership team dedicated to growth and development. We have a client-centered and progressive medicine culture.
We provide canine, feline, and senior pet wellness services, as well as soft-tissue surgery, laser therapy, spay/neuter, pain management, dermatology, allergy treatment, daytime ER care, and end-of-life care to the growing community of Belton, TX. A paradise for nature lovers, Belton is known for its enticing natural wonders that offer endless opportunities for exploration and outdoor fun! Let’s not forget the emerging culinary scene and rich history throughout the area that is sure to offer something for everyone.
Be one of those "I love my job" people at Belton Small Animal Clinic. We strive to make Belton Small Animal Clinic so much more than an animal hospital; with modern equipment and a very experienced and highly leveraged technician team, we take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
Belton Small Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
We provide canine, feline, and senior pet wellness services, as well as soft-tissue surgery, laser therapy, spay/neuter, pain management, dermatology, allergy treatment, daytime ER care, and end-of-life care to the growing community of Belton, TX. A paradise for nature lovers, Belton is known for its enticing natural wonders that offer endless opportunities for exploration and outdoor fun! Let’s not forget the emerging culinary scene and rich history throughout the area that is sure to offer something for everyone.
Be one of those "I love my job" people at Belton Small Animal Clinic. We strive to make Belton Small Animal Clinic so much more than an animal hospital; with modern equipment and a very experienced and highly leveraged technician team, we take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.
Belton Small Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Belton Small Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Belton Small Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.