Kennel Assistant / Animal Care Specialist
About The Position
North Hills Animal Hospital & Resort is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant / Animal Care Specialist to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team. In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
- Related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
Responsibilities
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients
- Administer medication
- Monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns
- Provide detailed documentation about observations
- Ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized
- Ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are well stocked with supplies
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
