Kennel Assistant - Part Time
About The Position
Barkfield Animal Hospital is seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join their compassionate, team-oriented hospital. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about working with animals, looking for a part-time opportunity to gain valuable animal-care experience and potentially grow into a long-term career in veterinary medicine. As a Kennel Assistant, you will be responsible for the daily care of boarding and daycare guests, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and well-cared for during their stay. This position is within a full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to exceptional pet care and client service.
Requirements
- Passion for working with animals
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Interest in building a long-term career in animal care or veterinary medicine
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate
- Ability to work safely around dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks
- Ability to work in environments with animal dander, fur, cleaning products, and disinfectants
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a kennel, boarding facility, daycare, animal shelter, grooming salon, or veterinary hospital
- Experience safely handling dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Previous experience providing animal care, cleaning, feeding, or enrichment
- Interest in developing additional skills within a veterinary hospital
- Students or individuals pursuing a career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and daycare pets
- Feed, water, exercise, and monitor dogs throughout the day
- Safely supervise group play and individual activities
- Ensure every pet remains comfortable, safe, and stress-free during their stay
- Develop familiarity with individual pets, their routines, and their needs
- Maintain clean, sanitized kennels, play areas, and hospital spaces
- Wash bedding, laundry, dishes, and pet care equipment
- Restock supplies and assist with general hospital organization
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pets, clients, and team members
- Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
- Observe pets for changes in appetite, behavior, activity level, or overall condition
- Report abnormalities or concerns promptly to the veterinary team
- Maintain accurate boarding and daycare records
- Follow feeding, medication, and care instructions as directed
- Assist pet owners during check-in and check-out
- Provide updates regarding pets' stays when appropriate
- Help create a positive and welcoming experience for clients and their pets
Benefits
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Hands-on experience in a full-service veterinary hospital
- Cross-training opportunities with Client Service and Veterinary Assistant teams
- Opportunities to develop additional animal-care and veterinary support skills
- Potential opportunities to transition into full-time employment
- Opportunities to grow into more advanced support roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
