Compassionate Kennel Assistant — Pet Care Support

PetVet Care Centers; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital in Turlock, CA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain cleanliness, feed and exercise animals, and help manage daily kennel operations.

The role emphasizes compassionate pet care, safety, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting, with a culture of care for pets, clients, and staff. This is a part-time position with weekend shifts and a strong focus on animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• High school diploma or GED.
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion.
• May involve some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as 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 using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital.
• Correctly prioritizes tasks.
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital.
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate.
• Walks patients according to schedule.
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pet handling

Stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital in Turlock, CA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians, maintain cleanliness, feed and exercise animals, and help manage daily kennel operations.

The role emphasizes compassionate pet care, safety, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting, with a culture of care for pets, clients, and staff. This is a part-time position with weekend shifts and a strong focus on animal welfare.