Part-Time Kennel Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

VCA Parkcrest Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic Part-Time Kennel Assistant to support its boarding team. The hospital is a busy, AAHA-accredited, five-doctor small animal hospital serving Springfield and the surrounding Ozarks since the late 1960s. Its boarding facility is part of the veterinary hospital, with a medical team nearby, a large play yard, indoor and outdoor dog runs, and three-level condos for cats.

The Kennel Assistant helps keep boarding animals happy, healthy, clean, and comfortable throughout their stay. This is an active, hands-on position involving cleaning, lifting, walking, laundry, and extended time on your feet. The work can be busy and messy. The position averages 8–20 hours per week, and schedule flexibility is important because boarding guests need care every day. Coverage may be needed during busy boarding periods, holidays, or when teammates are away. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Love working with animals and be patient, compassionate, and attentive to each pet's individual needs.
• Notice details and speak up when something does not seem right.
• Be comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and personalities.
• Be willing to get dirty and handle the less glamorous parts of animal care.
• Be dependable, organized, and able to stay focused in a busy environment.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Be flexible to help cover care needs during busy boarding periods, holidays, or teammate absences.

Nice To Haves

• Previous animal-care, kennel, veterinary, or customer service experience; experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, condos, and boarding areas.
• Feed, walk, and care for dogs and cats according to their individual needs.
• Provide daily play-yard time and monitor pets for changes in behavior or wellbeing.
• Bathe boarding pets.
• Do laundry and maintain clean bedding and supplies.
• Keep hospital and boarding areas clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Assist the medical team with patient care and other hospital needs.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and animal-care protocols.
• Support teammates and help wherever needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, starting at $15 per hour.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 401(k).
• Generous employee discounts on veterinary care for employees' pets.

What This Job Offers

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