Veterinary Kennel Assistant / Kennel Technician
About The Position
Worthington Woods Animal Care Center is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to support the care and comfort of patients and provide critical support to the veterinary team. The role focuses on patient husbandry and care, along with general housekeeping throughout the hospital. Duties include feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, monitoring animals for medical or behavioral concerns, and documenting observations in detail. This position is suited to reliable, friendly, organized candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment. Prior veterinary experience is not required, and candidates with related animal-care experience may be considered. The practice is a family-operated, four-doctor, full-service animal hospital established in 1987, offering boarding, pharmacy services, pet foods and supplies, and veterinary equipment and procedures.
Requirements
- A 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.
- 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.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude.
- 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
- One or more years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician is preferred.
- Related animal-care experience, such as working as a boarding or doggy daycare attendant, or an FFA or 4-H background, may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient husbandry and care.
- Perform general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital and help maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients.
- Administer medication to patients.
- Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
- Safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
