Part-Time Kennel Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Kennewick, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and hospital staff. The role provides direct care for animals and maintains kennels, the hospital, and surrounding areas. Duties include feeding and providing general husbandry for hospitalized or boarding pets, as well as helping create a compassionate, high-quality experience for patients and clients at this AAHA-accredited hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Treat animals with care and respect and work well with them.
• Enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean.
• Dependable attendance.
• Any animal allergies must be controllable through medication.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and provide information in person and over the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous service to clients and interact appropriately with clients and pets in waiting areas, exam rooms, and the kennel.
• Follow the VCA Mission Statement, Three Steps of Service, and VCA Standards of Client Service.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to patients.
• Keep kennels clean, orderly, and free of odors.
• Feed patients according to schedule and exercise them by walking.
• Maintain the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized or boarding pets; promptly bathe or clean pets soiled with urine, blood, or feces.
• Stock supplies as needed.
• Keep the hospital exterior clean, orderly, and free of feces.
• Perform janitorial care and keep treatment, surgery, kennel, and run areas clean throughout the day.
• Maintain clean and appropriate personal clothing and appearance.
• Report unsafe conditions, unrecognized hazards, and safety-rule infractions to the Medical Director or Technical Supervisor.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits.
• Career development programs and leadership opportunities.
• Tuition support and sponsorships.
• Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions.
• Referral bonuses.
• Competitive wage starting at $17.13 per hour.
• Pet care discounts.
• Sick time.
• Uniforms provided.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED