Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Pine Woods Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff — while providing light support to our clinical team as needed. In this role, you will focus on janitorial and housekeeping duties, ensuring kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. You will also assist the clinical team with basic patient restraint and light tech support as directed throughout the day. 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. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who may not have prior veterinary experience but are excited about the industry and looking for a foot in the door at a well-established, progressive practice. Candidates must be reliable, friendly, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
- Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
- 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
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- 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
- Reliable, friendly, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff
- Janitorial and housekeeping duties
- Ensuring kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies
- Assisting the clinical team with basic patient restraint
- Assisting the clinical team with light tech support as directed
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k with company match
- Paid time off
- 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
