Kennel Assistant

What You'll Do

• Feed and provide fresh water for boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats
• Walk dogs and provide appropriate outdoor breaks and exercise
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition and report concerns to the veterinary team
• Provide compassionate care and safe handling of dogs and cats
• Launder bedding, towels, and hospital linens
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked patient care areas
• Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and hospital tasks
• Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety

What We're Looking For

• Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, shelter, rescue, daycare, or similar setting is helpful
• Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and observation skills

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically active tasks throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs

Why Join All Pets Animal Hospital Rogers?

• Animal handling and patient care
• Kennel and hospital sanitation
• Patient observation and monitoring
• Veterinary hospital operations

Available benefits may include:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and career development opportunities