Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic

About the Position

Do you love animals and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic is looking for a compassionate, dependable Kennel Assistant to join our team!

As a Kennel Assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our hospitalized and boarding patients safe, comfortable, and well cared for. You'll work alongside our veterinary team to provide attentive care while helping maintain a clean, welcoming environment for our patients, clients, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, attentive care to hospitalized and boarding pets.
• Feed, water, and walk animals according to their individual needs and schedules.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or physical condition and communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and boarding areas.
• Assist with bathing and basic grooming as needed.
• Maintain clean and organized hospital spaces, including common areas, break rooms, and restrooms.
• Complete laundry and clean and sanitize food and water dishes.
• Safely handle dogs, cats, and occasionally other small animals.
• Assist the veterinary team with additional tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.
• Previous experience caring for animals, whether personal or professional.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a busy environment.
• Comfortable handling animals of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and safely handle dogs weighing up to 130 pounds.
• Basic veterinary knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Schedule & Compensation

Typical shifts:

• Morning: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
• Evening: 4:30 PM–7:00 PM

Pay: $15.00–$16.50 per hour, based on experience.

This is a part-time position with short morning and evening shifts. Reliability and punctuality are especially important, as our patients depend on consistent daily care.

Join Our Team!

At Table Mountain Veterinary Clinic, we believe every pet deserves compassionate, attentive care. If you're dependable, hardworking, and passionate about animals, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join our team!

Accepting applications through 12/31, or until the position is filled.