Animal Care Provider (Kennel Assistant)

Animal Care Provider (Kennel Assistant) – Full-Time
📍 Galveston Veterinary Clinic – Galveston, TX

Do you love working hands-on with animals and don’t mind getting a little dirty in the process? Are you dependable, hardworking, and comfortable in a physically active role? Galveston Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Full-Time Animal Care Provider (Kennel Assistant) to support our medical team and ensure our patients receive excellent daily care and comfort.

This is a vital role within our hospital. Animal Care Providers are responsible for the cleanliness, safety, and well-being of our boarded and hospitalized pets. Weekend availability is imperative and required for this position.

🐾 Key Responsibilities

Animal Care & Patient Support

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarded animals, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring.

• Observe animal behavior and physical condition; promptly report signs of illness, injury, or distress to technicians or veterinarians.

• Walk dogs multiple times daily to allow for exercise and elimination.

• Bathe, groom, and provide TLC to animals as needed.

• Ensure animals are clean, comfortable, and fresh-smelling prior to discharge.

• Properly identify animals, cages, and personal belongings (toys, blankets, leashes, treats).

Medical & Technical Support

• Assist technicians and veterinarians, under supervision, with:

  • Medication administration

  • Post-operative care

  • Sample preparation and specimen collection

  • Cleaning instruments and maintaining sanitary areas

• Apply knowledge of animal nutrition and provide special diets or fluids as directed.

• Exhibit working knowledge of veterinary products, diets, and medications; assist with client questions when appropriate.

Cleaning, Sanitation & Facility Maintenance

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, wards, and stalls throughout the day.

• Wash and sterilize food and water bowls.

• Launder towels, bedding, and blankets.

• Perform general hospital cleaning to reduce disease transmission.

• Patrol hospital grounds, remove waste and trash, and maintain a clean exterior.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with all hospital staff to support doctors, technicians, and management.

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

• Maintain detailed records related to feeding schedules, behavior, and patient care.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support hospital operations.

✨ What We’re Looking For

• Genuine compassion for animals and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and confidently.

• Comfort working around sick, injured, or anxious pets.

• Willingness to perform physically demanding and repetitive tasks.

• Ability to work independently while also taking direction.

• Prior kennel, animal care, or veterinary experience is a plus—but not required.

• Must be reliable and punctual.

💪 Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift throughout the shift.

• Lift up to:

  • 50 lbs independently

  • 100+ lbs with assistance

• Comfort working in environments with noise, odors, animal waste, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.

• Indoor work with occasional outdoor duties.

• Compliance with OSHA, DEA, and all state and federal animal health regulations.

📅 Schedule

• Full-Time

• Weekend availability is required and non-negotiable

• Hospital Hours:
  Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
  Sat: 8:00am – 1:00pm
  Sun: Closed

📍 Location: On-site at Galveston Veterinary Clinic
💲 Compensation: Competitive pay, based on experience

Join a hardworking, compassionate team that takes pride in providing excellent care to the pets of Galveston. If you’re passionate about animals and ready to be an essential part of a veterinary hospital, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today!