Kennel Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners • Napa, CA

7d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Silverado Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide patient husbandry and care, along with general housekeeping throughout the hospital. The role supports the veterinary team and helps ensure the comfort and safety of patients.

Duties include feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, monitoring and documenting medical or behavioral concerns, and keeping kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas sanitized and stocked. The position is full-time on a 5/8 schedule and requires flexible availability, including two Saturday shifts and one Sunday shift per month.

This role suits someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, comfortable with cleaning and organization, and committed to working in a team-focused environment. Silverado Veterinary Hospital is a multi-doctor practice that primarily treats small animals and may also treat birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and wild animals.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for animal care and patient well-being.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• 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.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
• Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician.
• Related animal-care experience, such as working as a boarding or doggy daycare attendant, or an FFA or 4-H background.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient husbandry and care.
• Feed and walk boarding patients.
• Administer medication to patients.
• Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
• Sanitize kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.
• Keep hospital areas stocked with supplies.
• Safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA options and a choice of UnitedHealthcare or Kaiser Permanente.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed