Compassionate Kennel Assistant for Pet Care Team

Petvet-Care-Centers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and handling pets.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, independent work, and teamwork within a facility offering luxury boarding, rehabilitation, grooming, and more. 11,000+ team members nationwide; 420+ hospitals locally; full-time schedule in a pet-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake; fecal and urine production.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas.

Skills

Reliability

Responsibility

Punctuality

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and handling pets.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, independent work, and teamwork within a facility offering luxury boarding, rehabilitation, grooming, and more. 11,000+ team members nationwide; 420+ hospitals locally; full-time schedule in a pet-centered environment.