Overview
Company Description
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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Job Description
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.
Qualifications
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
Additional information
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.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: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.
