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Kennel Assistant

99509 Fort Richardson, Alaska VCA Animal Hospitals

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**Kennel Assistant - Dog & Cat Boarding**
**Location: Anchorage, Alaska**
**Employment Type:** Part Time
**About Us:**
VCA Bering Sea Animal Hospital is a well-established **3-doctor general practice veterinary hospital** open seven days a week. We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to pets, including wellness, advanced diagnostics, and specialized services such as **orthopedic surgeries, acupuncture, and laser therapy** . We are proud to be **AAHA-accredited** , demonstrating our dedication to the highest standards of veterinary care. Our team utilizes **hands-free radiograph techniques** and incorporates **Fear Free® handling methods** to ensure the comfort and safety of our patients. In addition to medical care, we offer **on-site boarding for both dogs and cats** , providing compassionate care while their families are away.
**Position Summary:**
The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining the health, safety, and comfort of dogs and cats in our boarding facility. This position involves direct animal care, facility sanitation, and client communication to support the overall operations of the hospital.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide daily care for boarding dogs and cats, including feeding, fresh water, exercise, litter box care, and enrichment activities.
+ Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cat condos, common areas, and equipment to hospital standards.
+ Observe and monitor the health, behavior, and overall well-being of boarding pets, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinary staff.
+ Assist with bathing, basic grooming, and administering oral medications under supervision.
+ Maintain accurate boarding records and follow established protocols for pet identification and care instructions.
+ Interact with clients during pet drop-off and pick-up, ensuring excellent customer service.
+ Adhere to all safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
**Qualifications:**
+ High school diploma or equivalent required.
+ Previous experience in animal care, boarding, shelter, or kennel environments preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.
+ Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for extended periods.
+ Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to animal welfare.
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
+ Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for boarding care.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
+ Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
+ Employee discounts on veterinary services and products.
+ Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the hospital.
+ Supportive and collaborative team environment.
**Schedule:**
This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as boarding care is provided seven days a week.
VCA Bering Sea Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

60684 Chicago, Illinois VCA Animal Hospitals

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**VCA Blum Animal Hospital** is seeking a full-time **Kennel Assistant** for our hospital. Come join our growing animal hospital with 5 veterinarians and more than 30 support staff!
Since 1952, we've been proud to provide Chicago pets with the highest level of veterinary care and customer service by offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services that meet the gold standard of pet care. Our hospital has been AAHA Accredited since 1972 and Fear Free Certified since 2018.
**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:**
+ Cleaning cages
+ Feed and caring for dogs and cats
+ Walking dogs
+ Bathing dogs
+ Laundry
+ Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises
+ Assisting medical staff when necessary
**Qualifications include:**
+ Energetic, personable and patient-oriented
+ Task-oriented with attention to detail
+ Strong communication skills
+ Ability to stand comfortably for sustained periods of time
+ Ability to lift 20lbs
+ Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
+ Previous experience in a veterinary clinic is a plus!
**Schedule: Monday through Friday 11:00am - 6:30pm**
**Wage: $17.50/hr**
We are proud to have a rewarding workplace environment that offers benefits. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as PTO, sick time, paid holidays, 401k, uniform allowance, and a generous employee discount for veterinary services to use for personal pets.
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

60540 Aurora, Illinois VCA Animal Hospitals

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+ Company Info: VCA Inc. owns, operates, and manages the largest network of freestanding veterinary hospitals and veterinary clinical reference laboratories in North America, with over 900 hospitals located in the U.S. states and Canada, and more than 55 clinical laboratories. VCA is also a leading supplier of diagnostic imaging equipment to the veterinary industry, as well as operating a franchisor of premier dog daycare facilities. **If you are a current employee, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs. You can also copy the link below into a browser to apply through our internal career site:** Boulder Terrace Animal Hospital is a multi-doctor practice in friendly Naperville, Illinois-located outside of Chicago.We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team. Must be able to work weekends and nights. Must be 18 years old to apply.The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Cleaning cages.- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.- Walking dogs.- Doing laundry.- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
+ - Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
+ We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more! Starting wage is $15.00 per hr. 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 employees 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).
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

80126 Highlands Ranch, Colorado VCA Animal Hospitals

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We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.
**The pay range for this position is $16-$17 per hour, depending on experience.**
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
+ Cleaning cages.
+ Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
+ Walking dogs.
+ Supervising individual and group play dogs.
+ Bathing dogs.
+ Doing laundry.
+ Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
+ Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
We offer competitive compensation hour depending on experience and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
WHY APPLY AT VCA MOUNTAINVIEW?
We are a tight-knit, high performing hospital with very low turnover.
Our medical, kennel and CSR staff work closely together and many are cross trained to assist each other.
Great opportunity for growth! We actively promote our kennel staff into veterinary assistants!
This position will close on 08/28/2025
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

94278 Sacramento, California VCA Animal Hospitals

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VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center is a busy emergency and specialty hospital, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have many Patient Care Assistants helping the various departments and keeping the hospital clean all day and night.
We are currently seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join our team on the overnight shift. The successful candidate will work well as a team but has the ability to be self-sufficient, has a strong desire to grow skills, knowledge and grow as a person, is compassionate, has great communication skills and recognizes the importance of a clean environment for our patients' and co-workers' health.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Laundry must run at all times.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises, for instance: sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, etc. in the communal areas of the hospital.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Pet Care Discount
Uniform Allowance
Holidays and Sick Days
Vacation Accrual
Parental Leave
Bereavement Leave
Voluntary Plans: HSA, FSA, Health Advocate programs, etc.
Student Loan Guidance
Associates may apply for sponsorship to Penn Foster VA Certificate, VT Degree Program, VT Degree Completion Program, or the VPM Certificate.
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

36547 Gulf Shores, Alabama VCA Animal Hospitals

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We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
- Walking dogs.
- Bathing dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

83877 Post Falls, Idaho VCA Animal Hospitals

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**We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.**
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
- Walking dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

84062 Pleasant Grove, Utah VCA Animal Hospitals

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We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
- Walking dogs.
- Bathing dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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79701 Midland, Texas VCA Animal Hospitals

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**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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Kennel Assistant

78284 San Antonio, Texas VCA Animal Hospitals

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.
The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cleaning cages.
- Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
- Walking dogs.
- Bathing dogs.
- Doing laundry.
- Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
- Assisting Doctors and Technicians when necessary.
We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts and more!
**If you are a current associate, you will 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
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