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Kennel Assistant

Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff

Job Description

Part-Time Kennel Attendant – Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff
📍 150 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611

Love animals? Enjoy keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly?
Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone with prior kennel, animal care, or veterinary experience who’s ready to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are a small animal general practice located just outside Lake Charles, LA, in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2023. Our team provides high-quality medical and surgical care for pets and a comfortable, safe boarding experience.

Schedule & Pay:

  • Part-time: 10–15 hours per week
  • Must have weekend availability + 1–2 weekdays
  • $9-10/hour, based on experience

General Duties Include (but are not limited to):

  • Cleaning and sanitizing cages, boarding areas, bathrooms, and other hospital spaces
  • Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
  • Walking dogs (in all weather) and changing litter pans for cats
  • Doing laundry and cleaning/sanitizing pet dishes
  • Maintaining hospital interior and exterior areas (lobby, lunchroom, grooming room, storeroom, etc.)
  • Checking on hospitalized patients throughout the day
  • Bathing pets and preparing them for dismissal
  • Assisting veterinarians and technicians when needed
  • Administering medications to hospitalized or boarding pets as directed
  • Reporting patient health updates to veterinarians/technicians

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in kennel work, animal care, or veterinary medicine preferred
  • Comfortable working with both dogs and cats
  • Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team
  • Positive attitude and a commitment to excellent animal care and customer service

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Brand-new, modern facility with the latest equipment
  • A collaborative, supportive team where everyone pitches in
  • Strong leadership from a long-standing manager who values open communication and mental health
  • The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of pets and their people

📩 Apply today to become part of the Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff team and help us provide outstanding care for every patient that comes through our doors.

 
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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Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

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