Kennel Assistant

Turn Your Passion for Animals into a Career

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and daycare pets
• Feed, water, exercise, and monitor dogs throughout the day
• Safely supervise group play and individual activities
• Ensure every pet remains comfortable, safe, and stress-free during their stay
• Develop familiarity with individual pets, their routines, and their needs

• Maintain clean, sanitized kennels, play areas, and hospital spaces
• Wash bedding, laundry, dishes, and pet care equipment
• Restock supplies and assist with general hospital organization
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pets, clients, and team members
• Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols

Health Monitoring

• Observe pets for changes in appetite, behavior, activity level, or overall condition
• Report abnormalities or concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Maintain accurate boarding and daycare records
• Follow feeding, medication, and care instructions as directed

Client Service Support

• Assist pet owners during check-in and check-out
• Provide updates regarding pets' stays when appropriate
• Help create a positive and welcoming experience for clients and their pets

What We're Looking For

• Passion for working with animals
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Interest in building a long-term career in animal care or veterinary medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kennel, boarding facility, daycare, animal shelter, grooming salon, or veterinary hospital
• Experience safely handling dogs of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments
• Previous experience providing animal care, cleaning, feeding, or enrichment
• Interest in developing additional skills within a veterinary hospital
• Students or individuals pursuing a career in veterinary medicine are encouraged to apply

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, kneel, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance when appropriate
• Work safely around dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Perform repetitive cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Work in environments with animal dander, fur, cleaning products, and disinfectants

What We Offer

Part-time team members can also benefit from:

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Hands-on experience in a full-service veterinary hospital
• Cross-training opportunities with our Client Service and Veterinary Assistant teams
• Opportunities to develop additional animal-care and veterinary support skills
• Potential opportunities to transition into full-time employment as hospital needs and individual availability align
• Opportunities to grow into more advanced support roles as skills and experience develop
• A supportive team environment focused on learning, development, and career growth

Grow With Barkfield Animal Hospital