What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Kennel Assistant position at Northside Veterinary Clinic?
Job Summary
We are looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team. The ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and understands the importance of maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients. This position plays an important role in supporting our veterinary staff and ensuring the well-being of the animals in our care.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care, feeding, and fresh water for animals staying at the clinic.
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, exam areas, and other animal care spaces.
- Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise, attention, and enrichment.
- Monitor animals for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall condition and report concerns to veterinary staff.
- Safely handle and restrain animals when appropriate and as directed by the veterinary team.
- Assist with bathing, basic grooming, and preparing animals for procedures or discharge as needed.
- Launder bedding, clean food and water bowls, and maintain an organized work environment.
- Assist veterinary technicians and other team members with routine animal care tasks.
- Follow proper sanitation, safety, and infection-control procedures.
- Treat every patient with patience, kindness, and respect.
Qualifications
- A genuine love for animals and a strong commitment to their care and well-being.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes, temperaments, and activity levels.
- Ability to follow instructions, stay organized, and manage multiple tasks.
- Willingness to perform physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning.
- Ability to work in an environment that may involve animal odors, barking, and exposure to cleaning products.
- Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, boarding facility, or kennel is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to learn veterinary procedures, animal safety practices, and clinic protocols.
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and understands that kennel care is essential to patient health and recovery. The right candidate will be compassionate toward animals, respectful toward clients and coworkers, and willing to help wherever needed to keep the clinic running smoothly.
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,194 - $37,755