Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USA$11 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous animal experience is preferred, but not required.
Candidates should be genuinely committed to gentle, compassionate animal care.
Candidates should be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
Candidates should be able to recognize signs of distress or illness and communicate concerns promptly.
Candidates need sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets, supplies, and other objects as needed.
Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing patient care and cleaning responsibilities.
Candidates should be willing to learn, take direction, and assist wherever needed.
Candidates must be willing to complete required reference checks, background checks, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring their well-being.
Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
Monitor patients for changes in behavior, signs of distress, or potential health concerns, and promptly notify the veterinary team.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling and other duties as needed.
Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, litter boxes, food and water bowls, bedding, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry throughout the day.
Restock supplies in kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and laundry areas.
Properly dispose of waste and help maintain clean hospital grounds.
Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection-control protocols.
Perform additional duties as needed to support daily hospital operations.

Do you love working with animals and want to make a difference in their daily care? Bastrop Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician to help care for our hospitalized and boarding patients.

In this role, you'll play an important part in keeping pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for while helping our hospital run smoothly. If you enjoy hands-on animal care, working as part of a team, and staying active throughout the day, we'd love to meet you!

Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring their well-being.
Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately.
Monitor patients for changes in behavior, signs of distress, or potential health concerns and promptly notify the veterinary team.
Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient handling and other duties as needed.
Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, litter boxes, food and water bowls, bedding, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients.
Wash, fold, and put away laundry throughout the day.
Restock supplies in kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and laundry areas.
Properly dispose of waste and help maintain clean hospital grounds.
Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
Perform additional duties as needed to support daily hospital operations.

Previous animal experience preferred.
A genuine love for animals and a commitment to providing gentle, compassionate care.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently while contributing to a team.
Able to recognize signs of distress or illness and communicate concerns promptly.
Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift or move heavy pets, supplies, and other objects as needed.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while balancing patient care and cleaning responsibilities.
Willingness to learn, take direction, and assist wherever needed.
A positive attitude and a sense of teamwork. Smiles and laughter are always welcome!
Willingness to complete required reference checks, background checks, and drug testing.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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