Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate, dependable Kennel Technician to help provide exceptional care for our boarding and hospitalized patients. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals and is interested in growing a career in veterinary medicine.

Some of the Responsibilities You Will Own in This Role:

• Feed, water, walk, and monitor boarding and hospitalized pets.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, treatment areas, and exam rooms.
• Bathe patients as directed.
• Wash, fold, and restock laundry and hospital supplies.
• Clean food and water bowls, litter boxes, and bedding.
• Assist the veterinary team with patient handling and restraint.
• Report patient concerns promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital while following all safety and sanitation protocols.

What You'll Bring:

• Passion for animal care and patient well-being.
• Reliable, positive, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous kennel, animal care, or veterinary experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development

About Bastrop Veterinary Hospital

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital has been serving the people and pets of Bastrop, TX since 1974. This community is our home. We believe that medicine works best when it is deeply personal. Our doctors and staff take the time to know you and your pets: to understand what your worries are, what your needs are, and how we can make a positive difference in your life. This individualized approach means you will feel cared for, valued, and supported. It also means a higher level of patient care. We value getting to know your pet like the individual they are. Dogs, cats, horses, cows, goats, and nearly everything in between… here, we care for you both like our own. This helps us spot any subtle divergences in their baseline to be able to provide your pet the gold standard of medicine. Hearts of gold deserve no less. We love to practice in a small town. We believe that the people and pets in this community deserve the same level of care you would find at cutting edge practices in big cities. Here, you will find a higher standard of technology, protocols, and procedures than many expect from a small town practice. We combine advances in medical care with a local community focus. Our team believes in always putting you and your pet first because here, you are family and family only gets the best. Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare, where we believe excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Bastrop Veterinary Hospital 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.