Veterinary Technician​/Kennel Assistant

Full-time Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant

Pet Vet Care Centers' Hillcrest Animal Hospital is currently seeking Veterinary Technician / Kennel Assistant to join their team.

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because 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 the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

The Veterinary Technician supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service. Responsibilities include providing patient care, determining animal requirements, conducting examinations, diagnostic procedures, assisting during surgery and operations, providing nursing care, feeding, maintaining supplies, overseeing triage and discharge, and maintaining records.

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and reviews
• Care for patients: vital signs, sample collection, medication, vaccination, bandaging
• Support examinations and operations: gather supplies, restrain patients, assist veterinarian
• Provide expert pet care applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease, pharmacology, equipment
• Obtain and verify medications
• Maintain patient’s food, water, cleaning and observe clinical signs
• Fill prescriptions and administer meds, document controlled drugs
• Ensure a safe, healthy, humane environment: sterilize instruments, disinfect areas, store supplies
• Maintain medical records accurately and timely
• Communicate with pet owners about patient status
• Maintain equipment: troubleshoot, preventive maintenance, request repairs
• Manage inventory and place orders
• Update job knowledge through education and journals
• Release pets: ensure clean, groomed before release
• Follow written and oral directions
• Perform additional 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
• A veterinary assistant or veterinary technician who understands kennel shifts will be rotated
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiences

• At least two years of VA/VT experience
• Care and Compassion:
  Builds rapport, provides personal assistance, emotional support
• Team Orientation:
  Works cooperatively with the team to accomplish goals
• Dependability:
  Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks
• Initiative:
  Proactively looks for opportunities to address and follow through
• Flexibility and Multi‑Tasking:
  Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities
• Communication:
  Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting
• Customer Service:
  Provides outstanding service and exceeds expectations
• Organization and Attention to Detail:
  Reviews information thoroughly and maintains organized records
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions:
  Consistently follows standard procedures

• 4 10‑hour shifts per week and 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 Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

At Pet Vet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, the people who love them, and the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including…