Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician

Ellison Drive Animal Hospital is a trusted veterinary clinic with over 20 years of experience serving the pets and families of San Antonio, TX. We offer comprehensive care, including routine checkups, surgeries, grooming, and boarding services, all delivered with compassion and expertise.

Our team of veterinarians, technicians, groomers, and caretakers is dedicated to providing top-tier care to every pet that walks through our doors. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about animals, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a supportive team that values growth, compassion, and exceptional service, Ellison Drive Animal Hospital is the place for you. Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding care for the pets of San Antonio!

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant is responsible for the overall care, feeding, medicating, and cleaning of patients within our hospital and boarding facility. This role plays a vital part in supporting both our medical team and our patients' comfort and well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Feeding, walking, medicating, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets

• Maintaining cleanliness through daily cleaning, laundry, and bathing

• Restocking hospital supplies and ensuring work areas are organized

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with restraint, examinations, and treatments

• Triage of incoming patients and collection/analysis of lab samples

• Performing diagnostic imaging, surgical preparation, and assisting with anesthesia and post-operative care

• Monitoring and recording patient information including medications, appetite, behavior, and any changes during care

• Cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments as trained

This position requires the ability to work around unpleasant odors and noises and involves potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to master your current role or grow into the next step of your veterinary career, you'll have opportunities to learn through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and development programs.

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
• Paid Bereavement Program 
• Paid Parental Leave Program  
• Competitive Compensation  
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
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