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Kennel Assistant

Pima North Animal Hospital

Job Description

Do you love working with animals and being part of a caring, fast-paced team? Pima North Animal Hospital, in North Scottsdale, is looking for a reliable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to help care for our patients and support our medical team.

Position Overview:
The Kennel Attendant plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our hospitalized and boarding pets while assisting the veterinary team as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Feeding, walking, and monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets

  • Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cages, and treatment areas

  • Assisting with laundry and general hospital upkeep

  • Observing pets for changes in behavior or appetite and reporting concerns

  • Supporting technicians and doctors with basic patient care tasks

  • Providing gentle handling and compassionate care to all animals

  • Cross training for Customer Service Representative and/or Veterinary Assistant is likely

Qualifications:

  • Must be dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented

  • Ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments

  • Comfortable with cleaning duties and physical activity (standing, walking, lifting)

  • Previous animal care or kennel experience preferred but not required

  • Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment

  • Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital

  • Opportunities to grow within the practice

  • Employee pet care discounts

Schedule:
Part-time / Full-time (based on availability)

 

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to Pima North Animal Hospital. We look forward to meeting passionate animal lovers who want to make a difference every day.

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Location:

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, United States

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