Veterinary Assistant / Kennel Tech

• Gain hands-on experience across both veterinary assisting and animal-care responsibilities
• Work closely with veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians
• Continue developing your clinical knowledge and technical skills
• Make a meaningful difference for pets and the people who love them
• Join a supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
• Work with a team that values compassion, accountability, growth, and excellent client service

• Safely handle and restrain animals during examinations, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians with patient care and medical treatments
• Support clinical procedures, including medication administration, catheter placement, IV support, and surgical assistance
• Monitor hospitalized patients and promptly communicate concerns to the medical team
• Record accurate patient information and treatment notes in medical records
• Assist with feeding, grooming, and general animal husbandry
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and patient-ready hospital environment
• Answer client questions and provide basic pet-care information
• Schedule appointments and assist with front-desk operations
• Process payments and provide friendly, professional customer service

• Prior veterinary hospital, animal care, or kennel experience is required
• Comfort safely handling and restraining dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• A compassionate approach to patient care
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and jump in wherever the team needs support

Experience with veterinary terminology, anatomy, animal behavior, medication administration, catheter placement, surgical assistance, medical recordkeeping, or veterinary hospital software is a plus. Experience working with multiple species, including equine or other large animals, is also welcomed but not required.

This role gives you the opportunity to experience multiple sides of veterinary medicine. One moment you may be helping with a patient treatment or monitoring a hospitalized pet, and the next you may be caring for an animal in the kennel or helping a client at the front desk.

That variety creates opportunities to build your skills while seeing firsthand how every part of the hospital works together to deliver exceptional care. At Tustana Animal Hospital, you’ll have meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and a team that understands the importance of supporting one another.

If you’re ready to grow your veterinary career in a hands-on role where you can care for animals, support a dedicated medical team, and continue building your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Tustana Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.