Kennel Assistant

Now Hiring: Kennel Assistant

Location: Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge – Monument, CO
Position Type: Full-Time

Do you love animals and want to be part of a compassionate, professional team?
Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our growing practice!

About Us

Located in the beautiful community of Monument, CO, Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge offers exceptional veterinary care and premium pet lodging services. We pride ourselves on our caring, team-oriented environment and our commitment to the health and happiness of pets.

 What You’ll Do:

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets (feeding, walking, cleaning)

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas and pet lodge facilities

• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff

• Assist with bathing, grooming, and handling pets of all sizes

• Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners

What We’re Looking For:

• A true love for animals and a strong work ethic

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes

• Able to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed

• Previous animal care or kennel experience is a plus, but not required

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment

• On-the-job training and development

• Opportunities to grow within the veterinary field

• Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet care

• Compensation

  • Base hourly rate of $14.50 - $17.00 DOE
  • Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)
  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Uniform Allowances

Ready to Join Our Team?

Accepting applications now through 07/30/2026.

Your future in animal care starts here. We can’t wait to meet you!

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:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.