Kennel Assistant

Description

Kennel Assistant  East El Paso Animal Hospital | El Paso, TX East El Paso Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant in El Paso, TX to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals. Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients. At East El Paso, we understand the value of teamwork and strive for a positive, fun and supportive work environment. If you’re passionate about providing quality patient care, we’d love to hear from you! Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Walk animals that may need support/assistance
• Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
• Administer medication to patients
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas
• Restock and organize kennel supplies
• Bathe/groom animals
• Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively 
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude 

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, vision and dental insurance with multiple options 
• 401K with company match
• Employer-paid short-term disability 
• Long-term disability option 
• Complimentary Life Insurance
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support 
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care 
• DailyPay on Demand 
• & More! 

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. United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.