Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic
965 Sanford Rd Westport MA 02790

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic is looking for a reliable hardworking and compassionate Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team in Westport MA.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals enjoys hands-on work and wants to gain experience in a veterinary hospital. No previous veterinary experience is required. We are happy to train the right person!

As a Veterinary Kennel Assistant youll help care for our canine and feline patients while supporting our veterinary doctors technicians and client service team. Youll play an important role in keeping our patients comfortable our hospital clean and safe and our daily operations running smoothly.

Why Join Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic

Acoaxet is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital with a strong supportive team and excellent employee longevity.

Our leadership team has been with the hospital for 20 years and we believe in an approachable open-door management style. Our leaders work alongside the team and strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported and valued.

Were also proud to be an active part of our local community. Our hospital:

• Partners with local animal shelters
• Provides discounted veterinary services to shelter animals
• Has doctors who volunteer with local shelters
• Hosts community rabies clinics
• Participates in local community events
• Holds summer staff events and annual holiday celebrations

What Youll Do

As a Veterinary Kennel Assistant your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing compassionate daily care for hospitalized boarding and other veterinary patients
• Feeding and watering dogs and cats according to individual instructions and schedules
• Walking and exercising dogs as appropriate
• Monitoring patients and reporting changes in behavior or condition to the veterinary team
• Safely handling moving and restraining animals when needed
• Cleaning changing and disinfecting kennels cages runs and animal housing areas
• Cleaning and sanitizing treatment areas animal rooms hallways and equipment
• Moving animals safely between kennels treatment areas boarding areas and other parts of the hospital
• Keeping kennels and patient areas clean organized and comfortable
• Cleaning and stocking hospital supplies
• Assisting veterinary technicians veterinary assistants doctors and client service representatives as needed
• Following hospital safety sanitation and animal care protocols
• Helping maintain a clean safe and welcoming environment for patients clients and coworkers

What Were Looking For

Were looking for someone who:

• Loves animals and is comfortable working closely with dogs and cats
• Is dependable responsible and willing to work hard
• Is comfortable with cleaning and physically active work
• Can safely handle and control animals or is willing to learn
• Works well as part of a team
• Can take direction and follow established patient care and safety procedures
• Takes initiative and can work independently when needed
• Has a positive compassionate attitude
• Is comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment

Previous kennel animal care veterinary shelter boarding daycare or animal handling experience is a plus but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Physical Requirements

This is an active hands-on position. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods frequent cleaning bending and reaching and safely handling and moving animals and supplies.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits may include:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

Join Our Team

If you love animals arent afraid of hard work and want to build experience in veterinary medicine Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic would love to hear from you.

Youll join an experienced veterinary team where you can learn new skills work directly with animals and make a difference in the care of our patients every day.

Apply today!

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic
965 Sanford Rd
Westport MA 02790

Required Experience:

Junior IC