Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Attendant
Mission Road Animal Clinic is hiring full-time Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission to provide progressive, high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care for your canine and feline family members, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
- Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: This is a part-time position (up to 30 hrs/week).
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (split shift)
Assistant Responsibilities:
- Must be fine working as a dual role between veterinary assistant and a kennel attendant.
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Kennel Responsibilities:
- Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
- Document treatments, activities, and observations.
- Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
- Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
- Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
- Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
- Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
- Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
- Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of veterinary experience is preferred
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Mission Road Animal Clinic
Welcome to Mission Road Animal Clinic, where our goal is to become your standard in veterinary medicine in the Prairie Village, KS community. As a full-service animal hospital, we offer a wide range of services and are dedicated to providing the most personal small animal care in Johnson County.
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