BluePearl Pet Hospital in Kirkland, WA is looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant, with prior animal experience, to join our hospital in support of our DVMs and Technicians, providing exceptional patient care.

Are you looking to begin a career in the Veterinary field, looking for appreciation, career development, and a fulfilling daily impact?

Pay: $18.65 - $22.40 / hourly

As a Kennel Assistant, you will:

• Observe patients for obvious signs of health concerns and report any findings to senior staff.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital as often as is necessary to maintain high standards of care.
• Prepare patient meals, clean patient cages and bedding, and maintain litter boxes.
• Safely approach and restrain cooperative patients as needed during treatments.
• Provide routine attention to patients, including walking dogs.
• Effectively clean and maintain hospital equipment and tools.
• Clean Exam Rooms
• Remove and wash soiled laundry and keep clean laundry stocked.
• Patrol facility regularly to ensure cleanliness.
• Learn skills to level up to become a Veterinary Assistant
• Daily tasks included but not limited too: cleaning, laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping, sterile instrument pre, autoclaving, gas sterilizer usage, organizing, stocking, and assisting support staff as needed.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer paid STD, LTD, and Life
• CE Allowance
• Penn Foster Tuition Assistance
• Free Access to VETgirl, Vetfolio, and @Dove
• Access to 1000’s of CE videos in BluePearl University
• Career development opportunities
• Accrual-based PTO and 48 hours Floating Holiday Pay
• Trupanion Pet Insurance -BluePearl pays 50% of premiums and deductibles.
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Mars, Inc Employer Benefits

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.