Veterinary Technician​/Kennel Assistant

Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant

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Pet Vet Care Centers’ Hillcrest Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant to join our team. We are committed to improving the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage. Our mission is that life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience – every pet, every client, every time
. That starts with a culture of care that supports our team members as much as our clients and patients.

We are a national network of more than 420 locally led hospitals supported by 11,000 team members nationwide
. We offer local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where wellbeing comes first.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients. Responsibilities include determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, assisting during surgery, nursing care, feeding, maintaining supplies and equipment, overseeing triage, discharging patients, and maintaining medical records.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging.
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, vaccines, and bandaging wounds.
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies, securing patients for examination rooms, restraining patients, and aiding the veterinarian.
• Apply full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration to provide excellent pet care.
• Obtain and verify medication orders.
• Ensure patients have food and water, clean their rooms, cages, and equipment, and observe patients for clinical signs of disease.
• Fill prescriptions and administer medications, documenting, logging, and securing controlled drugs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing instruments, sanitizing holding spaces, storing supplies, and following legal regulations.
• Document patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes in the database in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status as directed by the veterinarian.
• Maintain equipment, troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and call for repairs.
• Maintain inventory, place orders, verify receipts, and manage supplies.
• Participate in educational opportunities and read professional journals.
• Release pets to owners clean and groomed as directed.
• Carry out oral and written directions and perform other duties as assigned by manager or practice.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients.
• Veterinary assistant or veterinary technician with understanding of kennel shift rotations.
• Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.

• At least two years of VA/VT experience.
• Displays compassion and desire to build rapport and emotional support.
• Works cooperatively with a team.
• Demonstrates dependability.
• Initiative to address work activities proactively.
• Adaptability and multi-tasking in changing demands.
• Effective and appropriate communication with others.
• Provides outstanding customer service and exceeds expectations.
• Organizes and pays attention to detail.
• Consistently follows standard procedures.

• 4 ten‑hour shifts a week with rotating weekends.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster).
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution.
• Team member pet discounts.
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP.
• CE stipends and career development resources.
• Grant…