Kennel Assistant - Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital

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

• 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. 
  
  

• 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! 

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.