KENNEL ASSISTANT
About The Position
We’re hiring a Kennel Attendant to help care for our hospitalized pets and keep our hospital running smoothly. This is a hands-on, always-moving job where you’ll work with dogs, cats, and a team that actually supports each other. No experience? Totally okay. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. This job only works if everyone shows up — our patients depend on it. We don’t just say we have values — we actually live them: Team wellness matters – we have each other’s backs Proactively free solo – see something? fix it. help out. jump in. Our reputation = trust – we do right by pets and people Perpetual improvement – learning is part of the job Translation: no drama, no toxic vibes, just a solid team doing good work. If you want a job that’s fun, meaningful, and fast-paced — and you can consistently show up — we’d love to meet you. Apply now and join the Urban Vet crew
Requirements
- Genuinely like animals (even the messy, anxious ones)
- Can stay on your feet and move all day
- Are dependable and take responsibility seriously
- Want a job that actually matters
- Are curious about vet med, animal care, or healthcare (not required, just cool!)
- You’ll lift up to ~50 lbs (help is always available)
- There will be smells, noise, fur, and bodily fluids
- Some pets are scared or spicy — we’ll teach you how to handle them safely
- Real veterinary hospital experience
- Learn animal handling and basic medical care
- Supportive team that teaches, not yells
- Looks great if you’re thinking about vet school, tech school, or animal science
Responsibilities
- Walking hospitalized dogs (fresh air included)
- Feeding pets and helping with basic meds (we train you)
- Cleaning kennels, cages, treatment areas, and surgery spaces
- Doing laundry (yes, lots of it — this is vet med )
- Giving hospitalized pets comfort, attention, and TLC
- Watching for anything “off” and telling the medical team
- Helping pets go home clean, comfy, and loved
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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