Overview
Company Description
At Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, compassion, client education, and customer service are the cornerstones of our practice. We strive to adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, provide advanced diagnostics, and nurture the human-animal bond. Our goal is to help you and your pet feel comfortable while also providing the highest quality veterinary care.
Cypress Creek Animal Hospital is here to help you keep your pet on the path to wellness. We offer exceptional comprehensive health care to companion pets in Ruston and the surrounding areas. We strive to provide high-quality medicine, surgery, and diagnostics for the pets in our region. Our services include, but are not limited to internal medicine, surgery, wellness and vaccines, and dental care. In addition, our advanced ultrasound capability accommodates cardiac ultrasounds for dogs and cats. We’re also proud to be AAHA accredited!
Whether you have a brand new puppy or kitten, or a senior pet you’ve had for many years, let us help your pet on the road to a happy and healthy life. We treat all of our clients and patients with respect and compassion because to us you are part of our family! We have all of your pet’s best interests at heart. We place a strong emphasis on educating our clients about the needs of their pets and the nuances of their individual conditions. We believe that client education is key to effectively managing your pet’s health.
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: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
