Kennel Assistant / Animal Care Specialist
About The Position
North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant / Animal Care Specialist to provide patient husbandry and care and support the veterinary team. The role includes general housekeeping throughout the hospital, feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, and monitoring animals for medical or behavioral concerns. The employee documents observations and ensures kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas are sanitized and stocked with supplies. This full-time role is suited to a self-driven, detail-oriented person who enjoys cleaning and organization and contributes to a team-focused environment. Availability is needed Monday through Sunday. Weekday shifts range from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., with some shorter shifts available. The team rotates every other weekend, with shifts from 8–10 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Compensation is $16–$18 per hour.
Requirements
- A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Dependability and attention to detail.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
- Availability Monday through Sunday, including rotating every-other-weekend shifts.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician is preferred.
- Related animal-care experience, such as boarding or doggy daycare attendant work, or an FFA or 4-H background.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient husbandry and care while supporting the veterinary team.
- Feed and walk boarding patients.
- Administer medication.
- Monitor animals for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
- Sanitize kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.
- Keep work areas stocked with supplies.
- Safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
