Kennel Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners • Jenks, OK

1d • $13 - $14

About The Position

Jenks Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to care for the comfort and wellbeing of patients while providing support to the veterinary team. The role focuses on patient husbandry, animal care, and general housekeeping throughout the hospital. Duties include feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, monitoring animals for medical or behavioral concerns, and documenting observations. The assistant also sanitizes and stocks kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday through Sunday. One schedule option is Monday through Wednesday, 7–9 a.m. and 2–6 p.m., with rotating Sunday coverage. The other is Thursday through Saturday, 7–9 a.m. and 2–6 p.m., also with rotating Sunday coverage. Compensation is $13–$14 per hour. The role suits a self-driven, detail-oriented person who enjoys cleaning and organization and works well in a team-focused environment.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Availability Monday through Sunday, including rotating Sunday coverage.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician is preferred.
• Related animal-care experience, such as boarding or doggy daycare attendant work, or an FFA or 4-H background.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient husbandry and care.
• Feed and walk boarding patients.
• Administer medication.
• Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations.
• 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
• 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
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed