Kennel Assistant
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 35134
- Role Type
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Shiloh Veterinary Hospital
Kennel Assistant – Join Our Team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital!
Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Do you thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment? And here’s a bonus—bring your furry friend to work with you! If this sounds like the job you’ve been waiting for, Shiloh Veterinary Hospital may be the perfect fit.
We’re currently seeking a full time Kennel Assistant to join our close-knit team.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude
- Dependable, kind, and team-oriented
- Comfortable being on your feet and handling pets of all sizes
- Good communication skills and time management
- Ability to lift/carry up to 40 lbs and work independently
What you’ll do:
- Care for dogs and cats in our boarding facility
- Feed, water, and administer medications as needed
- Facilitate safe and fun playtimes
- Clean kennels, play yards, dishes, and laundry
- Help maintain the overall cleanliness of our hospital
Schedule:
- Full-time schedule (30-40 hours per week)
- Shifts include early mornings (starting at 6:30 AM) and evenings (ending as late as 8:00 PM), along with weekends and holidays. We rotate shifts so everyone gets time to enjoy life outside of work.
Benefits & Perks:
- $100 annual scrub allowance
- Generous employee pet care discounts:
- 35% off services
- Cost + 10% on pharmacy, food, and in-house labs
- 75% off IDEXX send-out labs
- Free or discounted exams (based on doctor availability)
- Free or discounted boarding (based on availability)
- Dog-friendly workplace (yes, you can bring your dog!)
Why Join Us?
We believe great teams are built on kindness, trust, and support. Skills can always be developed—we’re more focused on finding someone who wants to grow, contribute, and be part of something positive. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel valued, supported, and encouraged to keep learning, we’d love to meet you.
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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