Job Description

Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Great Opportunity for Pre-Veterinary Students

Are you interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine? We are looking for compassionate, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Veterinary Kennel Assistants. This position is an excellent opportunity for pre-veterinary students seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment while working alongside RVTs, Senior Veterinary Assistants, and DVMs.

As a Veterinary Kennel Assistant, you will play an important role in patient care, hospital cleanliness, and daily workflow support while gaining valuable exposure to veterinary medicine and hospital operations.

Responsibilities

Patient Care & Husbandry

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients
• Feed, walk, clean, and monitor animals throughout the day
• Maintain clean and comfortable kennels and patient areas
• Observe patient behavior and communicate concerns to medical staff
• Safely handle dogs, cats, and other small animals

Hospital Support

• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, exam rooms, and common spaces
• Restock supplies throughout the hospital
• Assist with laundry and maintaining an organized workspace
• Support RVTs, Senior Veterinary Assistants, and DVMs with daily hospital tasks

Surgical & Sterile Processing Support

• Clean and prepare surgical instruments
• Assist with sterile processing and surgical pack preparation
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization in treatment and surgical areas

What We’re Looking For

• Interest in veterinary medicine, animal care, or pre-veterinary studies
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a busy environment
• Compassion for animals and their owners
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Previous veterinary experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train motivated candidates who are eager to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a veterinary medical setting
• Exposure to patient care, surgery, and hospital operations
• Opportunities to learn from experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and veterinarians
• Experience valuable for veterinary school or future careers in animal health

Schedule

• Part-time and full-time positions may be available
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required

Compensation

$19-20/hr DOE

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.