Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician

At Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, compassion, client education, and high-quality care are the foundation of our practice. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we provide advanced medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and wellness care for pets in Ruston and the surrounding community.

Our team is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond while supporting one another in a positive, respectful, and family-like environment. Whether it's welcoming new puppies and kittens or caring for senior pets, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.

If you're looking to grow in your career while working with a supportive team that values excellence, compassion, and education, Cypress Creek is the place for you.

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We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician to join our team. This role supports the daily care of hospitalized patients and assists the medical team with a variety of tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Feed, medicate, and monitor hospitalized animals
• Clean and sanitize kennels, hospital areas, and equipment
• Assist with animal restraint, exams, surgical prep, and post-op care
• Document medications, diets, behaviors, and health concerns
• Restock supplies and sterilize surgical instruments
• Help with triage, lab sample collection, diagnostics, and anesthesia monitoring
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Requirements:

• Comfortable with strong odors, loud noises, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, or contagious diseases
• Detail-oriented, team-focused, and eager to learn

We offer hands-on and virtual training opportunities to help you grow in your role and beyond.

We're looking for:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred
• Compassionate, calm, and a strong team player with excellent communication and multitasking skills
• Skilled in proper animal restraint, cleaning/disinfecting, and handling moderate physical labor
• Bonus skills: sample collection, medical histories, lab processing, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring
• Self-motivated with a desire to grow and expand knowledge
• Able to follow directions, recognize abnormal conditions, and provide gentle care to sick or injured animals

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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