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Parttime Veterinary AssistantKennel Technician

Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, Ruston, LA, United States


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

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

Benefits

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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