Veterinary Technician Assistant​/Kennel Assistant

Who we are:

Smiths Station Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Technician Assistant / Kennel Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 7:15 am - 6:00 pm M-F; some weekends and holidays REQUIRED

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You:Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition:Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate:Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

We are looking for a dependable, animal loving Veterinary Technician Assistant/Kennel Assistant to join our team. This role supports our medical staff and provides daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient restraint, treatments, and basic care
• Clean and maintain kennels, exam rooms, and clinic areas
• Feed, walk, and monitor animals
• Help with laundry, dishes, and general clinic upkeep
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients

Requirements:

• Animal care/Technician Assistant experience required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable with cleaning and physical work
• Reliable, compassionate, and a strong team player
• Weekend/holiday availability required
• Must be available to work 7:15 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday.

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you're the vet tech/kennel assistant we're looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Smiths Station 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 exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.