Animal Care, Childcare, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Healthcare Customer Service, Hospital, Laundry, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Team Building, Team Player, Veterinary Medicine
Description
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine? Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking individual who loves caring for pets and thrives in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll play an important role in providing exceptional care to our hospitalized patients and boarding pets while supporting our veterinary team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming facility.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Provide daily care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets
- Feed, water, and monitor pets for comfort and well-being
- Walk dogs and assist with exercise and enrichment activities
- Bathe pets and maintain cleanliness and hygiene
- Clean kennels, treatment areas, laundry, and hospital spaces
- Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or health concerns
- Safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians as needed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary hospital environment
What You'll Bring:
- Passion for animal care and client service
- Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary or boarding environment
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and working around animals throughout the day
- Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
- Previous kennel, boarding, daycare, or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits:
We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow your career in veterinary medicine while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families.
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible scheduling options
- Employee discounts
- Training and career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to grow within veterinary medicine
- Hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats
- Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every day
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North Airline Animal Hospital