Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant Join Our Growing Team at Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center!

Are you a dedicated technician assistant looking to advance your career in a thriving, collaborative, and progressive environment? At Austin Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (AVES), we're growing rapidlyadding new doctors, expanding services, and launching departmentsas we prepare to move into our brand-new, state-of-the-art 45,000 sq. ft. hospital. As part of our growth, we're hiring a Husbandry Kennel Assistant. We're seeking highly skilled, self-motivated, and team-oriented professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in advanced veterinary medicine.

Overview: The Husbandry Kennel Assistant's job description will include ensuring professional appearance of the hospital, maintenance and cleanliness of facility and equipment, laundry, assistance with inventory and shipment, and knowledge of disinfection protocols. The Husbandry Kennel Assistant's job is important to the day-to-day function of the Doctors, Technicians, and Assistants of the hospital. This position is a great entry level position and has the potential to grow into a Technician Assistant.

Compensation:

• $18 - $20 hourly, based on experience
• Overnight differentials available

Schedules Available:

• Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional and welcoming appearance of the hospital at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all hospital areas, including kennels, treatment rooms, and common spaces.
• Perform laundry duties, including washing, drying, and folding bedding, towels, and other hospital textiles.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, stocking, and shipping supplies.
• Follow proper disinfection protocols for equipment, treatment areas, and kennels to prevent the spread of infection.
• Monitor and maintain hospital equipment, ensuring it is clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Support the Emergency Room team by performing husbandry-related tasks, allowing medical staff to focus on patient care.
• Report any facility or equipment concerns to management promptly.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Kennel experience is preferred
• Strong interest in the veterinary field is required
• Culture buildersteam players eager to promote trust, collaboration, and a positive work environment.
• Adaptabilityindividuals willing to go the extra mile to ensure the best patient and client experience.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

Benefits Include:

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts (including Pet Discount)
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Uniform stipend
• Retirement plan

Why AVES? Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) has been established in the Austin community for 9 years serving the Austin pet community. We are a robust 24/7/365 veterinary facility that offers Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Cardiology services. In approximately 6 months, we will be relocating our hospital to a new location (within 2.6 miles from our current location) which will allow us to expand our services and provide growth opportunities for our staff. AVES core values of Kindness, Integrity, Collaboration and Consistently are our driving forces that help us provide top notch medical care and customer service to the Austin Community. We have a strong focus on the continued education of our staff through an on-site Education Program that provides job training for our support staff. We would love to hear from dedicated veterinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference and are excited to grow alongside us. Join our team today and experience the culture you've been looking for!