Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Petaluma, CA
About The Position
Central Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant! Position Details Role: Kennel Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18.31 – $20.00 per hour Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts. Mon-Fri Benefits Highlights Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program Join Our Team as a Veterinary Kennel Assistant! Are you motivated, reliable, and ready to be part of a supportive (and fun!) team? Central Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our crew and help care for our patients behind the scenes. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in a clean and organized space, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about animals and each other. What we’re looking for: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask Willingness to handle all aspects of cleaning, including bodily fluids (urine, stool, blood, etc.) Someone who enjoys a supportive, team-focused role Positive attitude with a balance of professionalism and fun No experience? No problem! We provide hands-on training and are happy to teach the right person. Full-time Benefits Include: Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply. Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Learn more about us at www.centralanimalhosp.com We can’t wait to meet you and hopefully welcome you to our team! Apply today! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Central Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Requirements
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask
- Willingness to handle all aspects of cleaning, including bodily fluids (urine, stool, blood, etc.)
- Someone who enjoys a supportive, team-focused role
- Positive attitude with a balance of professionalism and fun
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
