Kennel Assistant
- Category
- Support Staff
- Job ID
- 35494
- Role Type
- Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
- Hospital
- Riverview Animal Hospital
Kennel Assistant Role Requirements
- General housekeeping and medical equipment cleaning. This position requires a large amount of cleaning, attention to detail is a must!
- Veterinary hospital experience a plus
- An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals
- Must be able to work in a team environment
- Some weekends and evenings required as needed
- We are open to Full time or Part time applicants
Kennel Assistant Responsibilities
- Various aspects of animal care including walking, feeding, and providing TLC!
- Cleaning and maintaining kennels, cages, floors, dishes, and surgery instruments
- Preparing Surgery instruments for sterlization and running sterilization equipment
- Restocking hospital
- Assisting veterinarians, veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians as needed.
The base hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role and level of responsibilities. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a periodic bonus.
- Position eligible for a periodic paw bonus
- Position eligible for shift stipend
Benefits
PAW bonus program
Shift differential opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off for eligible employees
Paid holidays for eligible employees
Employee pet discounts
Uniforms provided
** For qualified candidates; benefits may vary based on experience and full vs part time
Accepting applications though 10/30/26.
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.
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