Kennel Assistant

Part-Time Kennel Attendant – Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff
📍150 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, Lake Charles, LA 70611

Love animals? Enjoy keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly?
Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our team! This role is perfect for someone with prior kennel, animal care, or veterinary experience who’s ready to work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are a small animal general practice located just outside Lake Charles, LA, in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility that opened in 2023. Our team provides high-quality medical and surgical care for pets and a comfortable, safe boarding experience.

Schedule & Pay:

• Part-time: 10–15 hours per week
• Must have weekend availability + 1–2 weekdays
• $9-10/hour, based on experience

General Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Cleaning and sanitizing cages, boarding areas, bathrooms, and other hospital spaces
• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
• Walking dogs (in all weather) and changing litter pans for cats
• Doing laundry and cleaning/sanitizing pet dishes
• Maintaining hospital interior and exterior areas (lobby, lunchroom, grooming room, storeroom, etc.)
• Checking on hospitalized patients throughout the day
• Bathing pets and preparing them for dismissal
• Assisting veterinarians and technicians when needed
• Administering medications to hospitalized or boarding pets as directed
• Reporting patient health updates to veterinarians/technicians

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in kennel work, animal care, or veterinary medicine preferred
• Comfortable working with both dogs and cats
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as in a team
• Positive attitude and a commitment to excellent animal care and customer service

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Brand-new, modern facility with the latest equipment
• A collaborative, supportive team where everyone pitches in
• Strong leadership from a long-standing manager who values open communication and mental health
• The chance to make a difference every day in the lives of pets and their people

📩Apply today to become part of the Animal Medical Center of Moss Bluff team and help us provide outstanding care for every patient that comes through our doors.