Kennel Assistant

Key Responsibilities The Animal Care Center of Polaris is seeking a dedicated, hardworking, and animal-loving Kennel Assistant to join our team. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all boarding and daycare animals are kept safe, clean, fed, and comfortable. This is a critical role that maintains the highest standards of cleanliness throughout our facility and directly impacts the health and happiness of our patients. This is an entry-level position with excellent opportunities to learn and grow within the veterinary field. Animal Care & Husbandry Daily Maintenance: Feed, water, and exercise patients and boarding animals according to specific instructions and schedules. Walking & Solitary Time: Provide safe leash-walking for dogs in designated outdoor areas and ensure cats receive proper litter box maintenance and attention. Patient Monitoring: Observe animals closely for any signs of illness, discomfort, or changes in behavior (such as lack of appetite or lethargy) and immediately report findings to the veterinary team. Comfort & Grooming: Bathe patients as requested and ensure all cages and runs are stocked with clean, dry bedding. Facility Cleanliness & Sanitation Kennel Sanitation: Deep-clean, scrub, and disinfect cages, runs, and cat condos using hospital-grade cleaners to prevent the spread of disease. Laundry Management: Run continuous loads of laundry to keep the clinic stocked with clean towels, and blankets. General Housekeeping: Sweep, mop, take out trash, and maintain clean common areas, treatment areas, and outdoor pet waste stations. Stocking Supplies: Keep food storage areas, cleaning supply closets, and kennel areas organized and fully stocked. Qualifications & Skills Experience: No prior veterinary experience required; prior experience in animal shelters, doggy daycares, or pet grooming is highly valued. We are happy to train the right candidate! Education: High school diploma or equivalent (or currently enrolled student if applying for part-time/weekend shifts). Physical Requirements: Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and spending the majority of the shift standing, bending, lifting, and walking. Availability: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to ensure continuous animal care. Attributes: A strong work ethic, attention to detail, compassion for animals, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. #J-18808-Ljbffr