Kennel Assistant - Part Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding and watering
• Walk, bathe, and provide enrichment for dogs and cats
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall condition and report concerns to the veterinary team
• Maintain clean and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and hospital areas
• Assist with basic animal handling and restraint when supporting the veterinary team
• Complete laundry, dishes, stocking, and other daily hospital cleaning tasks
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and comfortable environment for patients
• Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner when needed

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with animals, veterinary care, kennels, boarding, daycare, shelters, or customer service is a plus but not required
• Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine
• Comfortable safely handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow established procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize signs of stress or illness in pets
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the shift

Schedule

• Evening and weekend availability required
• Holiday availability may be required
• Flexibility to support boarding and hospitalized pets outside of standard business hours
• Schedule will be discussed based on hospital needs and candidate availability

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital
• Training and exposure to animal care and veterinary medicine
• Employee pet care discounts
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the hospital
• Potential to develop into future Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Receptionist/Client Service Representative, or other veterinary roles
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Access to learning resources and career development opportunities through Innovetive Petcare