Full-Time Kennel Assistant - Four Corners Veterinary Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption,

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle — relief fund

Local hospital culture backed by ,

Job summary

Four Corners Veterinary Hospital in Concord, California, part of PetVet Care Centers, is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant. This role supports veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets to ensure quality care and exceptional service.

Our AAHA-accredited, Fear Free certified facility emphasizes low-stress care for pets and families. We offer competitive benefits and a collaborative team environment in a well-established hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Willing to train the right candidate
• Fear Free Certification is a plus
• Ability to work with animals and cleaning chemicals
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets
• Feeds animals as prescribed and records appetite and water intake
• Monitors pets for distress or disease and reports concerns
• Assists veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains hospital cleanliness and handles chemicals safely
• Cleans cages, runs, wards, and related areas; manages waste and bedding
• Completes weekly/monthly chores to maintain appearance
• Prioritizes tasks effectively and supports team communications
• Laundering and maintaining kennel supplies
• Walks and handles patients according to schedule
• Follows oral and written directions; performs other duties as assigned
• Remains professional with clients and coworkers under interruptions
• Learns services and health recommendations to inform clients
• Handles difficult or aggressive patients safely
• Supports manager with any additional duties

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Four Corners Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to join our team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 400 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Kennel Assistant who supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.

Four Corners Veterinary Hospital in Concord, California is a well-established, full-service veterinary hospital dedicated to providing gold-standard medical care for pets and exceptional service for their families. As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free–certified hospital, we are committed to the highest standards of medicine while minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress for every patient. Our experienced team combines advanced diagnostics, compassionate care, and a collaborative approach to support lifelong health and wellness.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital dedicated to exceptional medicine, compassionate care, and creating a low-stress experience for both pets and their families.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Has Fear Free Certification is a plus!
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may include standing for long period of times/walking
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Schedule:Shifts range from 7:30AM-6:30PM on Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday shifts 7:30AM-5PM

What We Offer

What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range: $16.90 — $18.78 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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