Kennel Assistant

Position: Kennel Assistant

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: AM and PM shifts required

Status: Full-time (30 hours/week) eligible for benefits

Environment: Fast-paced animal care setting

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our animal care team. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients while providing routine care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas
• Feed, water, and care for hospitalized and boarding patients
• Walk dogs and provide basic enrichment as appropriate
• Bathe animals as needed
• Perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions proficiently
• Safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns
• Assist with laundry, dishes, and general cleaning duties
• Support exam room and treatment teams as needed
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, and bathing animals
• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Must be on your feet most of the shift
• Ability to lift and assist animals as needed
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols
  
  

Benefits (Full-Time 30 Hours)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Staff pet discounts on care, lab work, and food
• Yearly $75 uniform allowance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for training and professional growth
  
  

If you enjoy hands-on animal care, take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment, and work well as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.