Job Summary
The Kennel Assistant supports the care and wellbeing of animals staying at the hospital. This role provides attentive daily husbandry, feeding, and exercise, while helping ensure that patients remain comfortable and that the facility is clean, sanitary, and well organized. The assistant also observes patients and shares relevant updates with the veterinary team.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine husbandry and attentive care for boarding animals.
- Feed patients and provide appropriate exercise.
- Keep the hospital environment clean, sanitized, and orderly.
- Monitor animals’ health and behavior, and document observations.
- Assist the veterinary team with daily tasks and patient-care needs.
- Handle animals with different temperaments while prioritizing safety.
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in animal care or a related field.
- A genuine interest in animal welfare and wellbeing.
- Physical ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Strong commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment.
Western Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
