Veterinary Kennel Assistants

Veterinary Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. At All Creatures, you will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients. Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued grow within the profession.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Walking animals that may need support/assistance

• Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
• Administering medication to patients
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas
• Restock and organize kennel supplies
• Bathe/groom animals

• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve and handle multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to adjust to changes in the environment and able to handle stress in a calm manner

• Must be a team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be able to anticipate and be detail oriented due to the high level of quality medicine. Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds, and work on feet most of the day.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options, all starting first of the month following date of hire
• 401K with company match

• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• [Earn your Vet Tech certification with tuition reimbursement, available for eligible employees]

• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Paid Holidays

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We are a full-service animal hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Like our name, we treat rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, chinchillas, and most reptiles.

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced, tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. We are looking for someone who works well with a team in a collaborative setting, will bring their own progressive ideas and philosophies to the practice.

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We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.