Kennel Assistant

Do you thrive being part of a team, in a work culture that strongly emphasizes collaboration and mutual respect?

Do you enjoy high-energy and fast-paced interaction with dogs, cats, and even birds and exotic pets?

Do you dream of creating a career in the veterinary field, further advancing in kennel work or perhaps one day becoming a Veterinary Technician, and seek an employer who will support you in this goal?

If so, keep reading

Job Position: Kennel Assistant (FT or PT) 

ABOUT US:
Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital (CCAAH) is located in the beautiful city of Galveston, and easily accessible to all parts of the island and other cities throughout Galveston County. Our charming, home-like facility has a beautiful outdoor deck that faces protected wetlands full of birds and wildlife. Just on the other side of the wetlands is the ocean, which is an easy 5-minute drive away

COMPENSATION:
Range is for demonstrative purposes only; pay is negotiable based on job-related experience, skills, and training: 

• $11 to $14 per hour, commensurate with job-related experience, skills, and training.  
  
  

BENEFITS:
For non-seasonal, full-time employees only; subject to ongoing availability and plan terms or changes; waiting periods may apply; direct tuition assistance program may include additional program and eligibility requirements: 

• Competitive benefits package: Includes employer-sponsored MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, LONG-TERM DISABILITY, and TERM LIFE insurance options for eligible employees. 
• Direct tuition assistance with a nationally recognized, accredited educational institution. Eligible offerings include Veterinary Technician and related training, plus Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. 
• On-site training + hands-on mentoring from the Veterinarians. 
• No overnight hours Closed to the public on Sundays. 
• Paid time off (PTO). 
• Company-paid holidays. 
• Employee discounts. 
  
  

WHO WE'RE SEEKING:
For general descriptive purposes only, as actual job duties may vary and are subject to change due to changing business or patient needs, and may include other duties as needed: 

• Full-time and part-time possibilities. 
• Experience in a kennel, animal boarding/daycare facility, or veterinary environment is preferred, but not required. 
• As a key player in ensuring animals are fed and cared for, Kennel Assistants directly contribute to the health, hygiene, and well-being of patients. Since patients rely on Kennel Assistants to attend to their essential needs, punctuality and reliability are essential. 
• Kennel Assistant serves as a second set of eyes for the Veterinarians and other staff. Emerging concerns regarding a patient's health may be noticed first by the Kennel Assistant. Accordingly, Kennel Assistants must have a keen detail orientation, work well both independently and under guidance, and demonstrate initiative in completing daily tasks. Following through on detailed instructions is essential.  
• Daily tasks include feeding animals; cleaning kennels and habitats; kennel laundry; bathing and grooming dogs and cats; administering medications (including via subcutaneous injection after training); walking and observing dogs outdoors; cleaning cat litter; transporting animals to and from kennels, exam rooms, the lobby, and clients' vehicles; sanitation and janitorial duties throughout the facility, including sweeping, mopping, trash removal, organizing, and general cleaning; observing patients for signs of discomfort or medical concern; frequently documenting observations and work performed in electronic medical records software; immediately informing Veterinarians of suspected medical concerns; etc. 
• Being on our team is fun and rewarding, but requires being a go-getter with tactful client communication skills and high respect for patients, clients, and fellow team members. We value a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and impeccable ethics. And of course, a love for animals and veterinary medicine is essential 

About Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital:

Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital (CCAAH) is located in the beautiful island-city of Galveston, easily accessible to all parts of the island and other cities throughout Galveston County, plus a simple 45-minute drive to the bustling metropolis of Houston Our home-like facility has a beautiful outdoor deck that faces protected wetlands full of birds and wildlife. Just on the other side of the wetlands is the ocean, which is an easy 5-minute drive away We don't work overnight hours, and our facility houses radiography, dental radiography, cautery, and ultrasound equipment, as well as a high-speed dental unit and a well-equipped lab for blood, urine, and fecal analysis. We are locally-owned, with firmly established roots in the community. While the majority of our patients are companion animals (dogs and cats), we also see birds, exotic pets, and even occasional farm animals.

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