Kennel Assistant

Katy, Texas
6/11/2025
All Pets Animal Hospital & 24 Hour Emergency Care
17.50 Hourly
16.00  Hourly
Non Exempt
Full or Part Time

All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. 

 We are open seven days a week and are an AAHA accredited facility.  Our team is a compassionate group of veterinary professionals that include Urgent Care and General Practice veterinarians, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, Kennel assistants and Customer Service representatives who work as a cohesive team, providing quality, compassionate care to the surrounding communities because they love what they do and have fun doing it.  Our clients are loyal, and we boast a high retention rate in our general practice as well as providing urgent care services, should the need arise. We are a full-service hospital providing in-house diagnostics, digital radiology (including dental), ultrasonography, an onsite pharmacy and a state-of-the-art surgical suite.  Our lobby provides ample space for our human clients, making them as comfortable as possible during their visit. 

In addition to providing a fun and rewarding workplace, we also offer a wonderful benefit package including 401K with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, annual uniforms provided, competitive salary, CE opportunities, Paid time off and personal pet care discounts.  

 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun.
  • Clean, disinfect, and prepare exam rooms, medical equipment, and surgery between each appointment.
  • Set up kennels/cages for hospitalized patients.
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas.
  • Maintain a clean hospital including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, disposing of trash, and laundry, etc..
  • Stock supplies and products.
  • Provide professional, efficient, quality care, and exceptional service to clients while maintaining maximum productivity.
  • Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensures the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient health care to pets.
  • Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, and minimum standards of care.
  • Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications:

Experience:

  • Experience in an animal care setting is preferred but not required.

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
  • Basic judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners.
  • Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner.
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy and efficiency.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to identify and foresee problems, present solutions and collaborate as a team player.

Benefits include (after 90 days of employment):

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision available for full time employees.
  • HSA and FSA plans available.
  • Pet Discount.
  • 401k with company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Uniform allowance.
  • PTO and Holiday pay (full time)
  • And more!