Emergency & Critical Care Kennel Aide

PetVet Care Centers; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 24,300 - 29,701; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development resources

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians in an Emergency and Critical Care setting. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care, feeding, cleaning, and assisting with pet restraint. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a kennel environment.

The role requires flexibility in scheduling, with swing and overnight shifts available. The position comes with benefits like medical, dental, and paid parental leave, along with a salary range of $17.64 - $21.56 USD.

Qualifications

• Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred.
• Ability to work with sick animals and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Cleans equipment and maintains hospital cleanliness.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.

Skills

Compassionate care for pets

Pet restraint assistance

Communication skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Idexx Cornerstone

Job description

PetVet Care Centers in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians in an Emergency and Critical Care setting. Responsibilities include providing compassionate care, feeding, cleaning, and assisting with pet restraint. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in a kennel environment.

The role requires flexibility in scheduling, with swing and overnight shifts available. The position comes with benefits like medical, dental, and paid parental leave, along with a salary range of $17.64 - $21.56 USD.