NVA

Position: Kennel Assistant
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: AM and PM shifts required
Status: Full-time (30+ hours/week) eligible for benefits
Environment: Fast-paced animal care setting

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our animal care team. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients while providing routine care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas

• Feed, water, and care for hospitalized and boarding patients

• Walk dogs and provide basic enrichment as appropriate

• Bathe animals as needed

• Perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions proficiently

• Safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments

• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns

• Assist with laundry, dishes, and general cleaning duties

• Support exam room and treatment teams as needed

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization

Qualifications

• Proficiency in nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, and bathing animals

• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

• Must be on your feet most of the shift

• Ability to lift and assist animals as needed

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail

• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols

Benefits (Full-Time 30+ Hours)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Staff pet discounts on care, lab work, and food

• Yearly $75 uniform allowance

• Employee discounts

• Opportunities for training and professional growth

If you enjoy hands-on animal care, take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment, and work well as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.