Kennel Assistant — Argyle Veterinary Hospital

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant role is onsite in Argyle, TX. Compensation is not specified. Argyle Veterinary Hospital serves small-animal and equine patients, and PetVet Care Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through compassionate care. The role supports veterinarians and technicians by providing daily animal care and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. Feeding, walking, observing, and handling patients, along with cleaning facilities and equipment, helps the hospital deliver quality care to animals of different sizes.

What you'll do

• Feed animals as directed and record appetite and intake
• monitor and report unusual conditions or behavior
• assist with pet restraint
• clean and sanitize cages, runs, wards, equipment, and facilities
• maintain laundry and bedding
• walk patients according to schedule
• communicate service and health recommendations to clients
• handle difficult or aggressive patients safely.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

animal care

veterinary hospital

pet care

argyle tx

petvet care centers

small animals

equine

feeding

animal handling

hospital cleaning

rotating weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and 24/7 EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources.

Why this role

The hospital serves both small-animal and equine patients and provides 24/7 on-call equine emergency care.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.