Kennel Assistant

Job Description

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 or 4:30pm-7pm.

Compensation range for this position: $15-16.50 Depending on experience.

Accepting applications through 4/15/26 or until the position is filled.


National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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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.