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Kennel Assistant

Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

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.

 

 
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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Annapolis, Maryland, United States

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