Animal Care Provider

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