Kennel Assistant

Innovetive PetCare•Rogers, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

All Pets Animal Hospital Rogers is hiring a reliable and compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team in Rogers, Arkansas. This is a hands-on animal care position supporting the comfort, safety, and cleanliness of pets staying with us for boarding, hospitalization, medical treatment, or recovery. If you enjoy working with animals and are interested in veterinary medicine or animal care, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically active tasks throughout the workday
Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment
Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs

Nice To Haves

Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required
Experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, shelter, rescue, daycare, or similar setting is helpful
Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine
Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good communication and observation skills

Responsibilities

Feed and provide fresh water for boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats
Walk dogs and provide appropriate outdoor breaks and exercise
Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas
Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition and report concerns to the veterinary team
Provide compassionate care and safe handling of dogs and cats
Launder bedding, towels, and hospital linens
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care areas
Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and hospital tasks
Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety