Alliance Animal Health·Ruston, Louisiana
Safely restrain and handle pets during exams and treatments while assisting with general patient care and monitoring. Maintain a clean hospital environment and prepare exam rooms and surgical equipment.
Company Description At Cypress Creek Animal Hospital, compassion, client education, and high-quality care are the foundation of our practice.
As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we provide advanced medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and wellness care for pets in Ruston and the surrounding community.
Our team is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond while supporting one another in a positive, respectful, and family-like environment.
Whether it’s welcoming new puppies and kittens or caring for senior pets, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.
If you’re looking to grow in your career while working with a supportive team that values excellence, compassion, and education, Cypress Creek is the place for you.
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Job Description: Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Safely restrain and handle pets during exams and treatments. Assist with patient care, including feeding, walking, cleaning, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets. Prepare exam rooms, surgical patients, and equipment. Collect basic lab samples, assist with diagnostic imaging, and administer treatments as directed. Maintain a clean, safe hospital environment and provide excellent client service. Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and work around loud noises, strong odors, animal waste, and animals that may bite or scratch. Growth Opportunities: We offer hands-on training, virtual learning, and continuing education to help you grow in your role and advance your veterinary career.
We’re looking for: Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant, Kennel Technician, or in an animal care setting preferred. Compassionate, dependable, team-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable safely handling and restraining pets of all sizes. Experience with patient care, cleaning and maintaining kennels, collecting basic lab samples, or assisting with treatments is a plus. Eager to learn, grow, and provide exceptional care for patients and clients.
We offer our staff: Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Kennel Technician is preferred. Candidates must be comfortable handling pets of all sizes and be able to meet the physical demands of a fast-paced clinic.
Market context
In Louisiana, part-time Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Technician openings often reflect ongoing clinic needs for hands-on support with patient care, cleaning, and animal handling. These roles can be competitive because employers usually prefer prior experience and look for candidates who can handle pets of all sizes and keep pace in a busy clinic. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then be ready to note any direct animal-handling or clinic workflow experience in your application.