Kennel Assistant
The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients who require an overnight stay and is responsible for feeding, watering, bathing and exercising all animals according to their schedule and needs.
Job Requirements/ Skills/ Physical Demands
An employee in this position must have a sense of compassion & caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, walk dogs of up to 130 pounds.
Essential Functions
· Provide compassionate care for pets
· Monitor and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
· Maintain hospital facilities including cleaning cages, runs, boarding area, break room & bathroom.
· Feed and care for hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
· Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats and occasionally other small animals
· Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed
· Bathe pets as needed/required
· Maintain laundry
· Wash and sanitize pet dishes
· Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Basic Qualifications
· Prior experience with animals, personal or professional, required
· Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services preferred
· Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details
· Work Authorization required for candidates under 18 years of age
Hours & Pay:
Typical shifts 6:30am-8:30am with occasional evening shifts.
Compensation range for this position: $13-15 Depending on experience.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
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.
