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Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA
Full-time | ER
Are you someone who loves animals and enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? Join our team at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services. We’re looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to help care for our patients, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support our clinical team.
Schedule
The Pay Range For This Role Is
20 - 22 USD per hour (Insight Veterinary Wellness Center)
Full-time | ER
Are you someone who loves animals and enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? Join our team at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services. We’re looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to help care for our patients, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support our clinical team.
Schedule
- 3x12s, Sat-Mon 3pm-4am OR Wed-Fri 3pm-4am (swing shift)
- Provide daily care for patients, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring comfort (patient husbandry)
- Safely handle and restrain animals as needed for treatments or movement
- Assist the veterinary team with basic treatments and diagnostics
- Maintain cleanliness of kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces
- Stock and organize supplies in treatment and care areas
- Perform laundry and general upkeep of the facility
- Support team members with additional tasks as needed and maintain a positive, can-do attitude
- Animal experience preferred but not required - we will train the right person!
- Compassionate communicator with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Salary range: $20-$22 per hour ( current shift differential rate)
- Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth
- Team: 8 DVMs, 6 RVTs, 29 Support staff
- Facilities: 2 ORs, dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, PRP, Cellfie, in-house lab, Ligasure & cautery
- A hybrid hospital with both Emergency and Primary Care services
- Access to visiting specialists and one of the few community blood banks in California
- A collaborative, supportive workplace that values teamwork, excellent patient care, and professional development
The Pay Range For This Role Is
20 - 22 USD per hour (Insight Veterinary Wellness Center)
Salary : $20 - $22