Kennel Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary


Join our dynamic pet care team as a Kennel Attendant and become a vital part of providing exceptional care for animals in a clean, safe, and loving environment. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for maintaining the well-being of our furry guests, ensuring their comfort and safety while supporting the daily operations of our pet care facility. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help create a positive experience for pets and their owners alike, fostering trust and loyalty.


Duties

• Provide attentive pet care by feeding, watering, and monitoring animals throughout their stay
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, cages, and common areas to ensure a hygienic environment
• Handle animals with gentle restraint techniques, ensuring their safety and comfort during grooming, feeding, or medical procedures
• Assist with pet boarding, pet sitting, and outdoor walks to promote physical activity and mental stimulation
• Support animal behavior assessments and help reinforce training routines such as dog training exercises
• Perform animal handling tasks including grooming, bathing, and basic pet grooming services
• Ensure proper animal restraint during procedures and manage animal behavior to prevent injuries or escapes

Requirements

• Previous veterinary experience or kennel experience is highly desirable
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Experience in pet sitting, kennel work, or animal handling is preferred
• Knowledge of pet grooming techniques and animal restraint methods
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely through team lifting practices
• Strong customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and visitors
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing outdoor work tasks
• Attention to detail in cleaning, sanitization, and maintaining a safe environment for animals
• Familiarity with animal behavior principles to manage different temperaments effectively

Join us in creating a caring environment where animals thrive! We are committed to paying all team members fairly while providing opportunities for growth in the pet care industry. If you're passionate about animals and eager to make a difference every day, we want to hear from you!

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.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.