Kennel Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners•Muncy, PA

2d•$13 - $15

About The Position

Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to provide patient husbandry and care, general housekeeping, and support to the veterinary team. The role includes feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, monitoring and documenting medical or behavioral concerns, and keeping kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas sanitized and stocked. The assistant also greets clients at boarding drop-off and pick-up and answers client questions by phone. This hands-on role suits a self-driven, detail-oriented person who enjoys cleaning and organization and contributes to a team-focused environment. Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic is a full-service small animal hospital in Muncy, Pennsylvania, with a seven-doctor team. The hospital provides wellness care, surgery, in-house IDEXX diagnostics, ultrasound, boarding, and grooming in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The position offers flexible full-time scheduling, with shifts from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., rotating between days and nights and including rotating weekend coverage. Availability is needed Sunday through Saturday. Compensation is $13–$15 per hour.

Requirements

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.
Strong customer service and communication skills, including assisting clients in person and by phone.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous 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 husbandry and care for patients.
Feed and walk boarding patients.
Administer medication to patients.
Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
Sanitize and stock kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.
Greet clients at boarding drop-off and pick-up and answer their questions by phone.
Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
Safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.