Kennel Assistant
About The Position
The Whole Pet Vet Hospital & Wellness Center is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team. In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. You will also have the opportunity to assist the medical team as needed with patient care. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, and interested in a long-term career working in veterinary medicine.
Requirements
- Genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients.
- Administer medication.
- Monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns.
- Provide detailed documentation about observations.
- Ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.
- Assist the medical team as needed with patient care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA options
- 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
