Compassionate Kennel & Boarding Assistant

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Comite (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for patients visiting for grooming or boarding. You will clean cages, walk dogs, feed animals, and assist staff under supervision to ensure safety and comfort.

You will document feeding schedules, take notes on appearance and behavior, and help maintain clean kennels and supplies. Weekend and holiday shifts are required; prior veterinary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds; with assistance for heavier loads.
• Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.

Responsibilities

• Provides care for patients visiting for grooming and/or boarding.
• Admits patients per client instructions and records pick-up times.
• Records feeding schedules, appearance, and behavior during visits.
• Observes general condition and signs of illness or discomfort.
• Handles and restrains patients when needed, following safety protocols.
• Walks patients regularly for exercise and elimination.
• Provides appropriate food and liquids as required.
• Ensures patients are clean and ready for discharge with belongings.
• Maintains kennel identification, storage of toys/treats/leashes.

Skills

Weekend availability

Veterinary experience (preferred)

Lifting up to 25 lbs

OSHA PPE safety

Job description

Crossroads Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for patients visiting for grooming or boarding. You will clean cages, walk dogs, feed animals, and assist staff under supervision to ensure safety and comfort.

You will document feeding schedules, take notes on appearance and behavior, and help maintain clean kennels and supplies. Weekend and holiday shifts are required; prior veterinary experience is preferred.