ICU Kennel Assistant

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral in Portland, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our ICU team. This role supports our veterinary nurses and doctors by providing patient care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with animal handling.

The position offers hands-on experience in a busy hospital setting and requires compassion, reliability, and attention to detail. Weekend, evening, and holiday availability is essential for our 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience (dogs & cats).
• 1+ year of experience in veterinary medicine or animal care.
• Dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with critically ill patients.
• Must be available for weekends, evenings, and holidays (24/7 hospital).

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized patients (feeding, walking, cleaning, comfort).
• Assist with safe animal restraint for treatments and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the ICU.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, laundry, and kennels.
• Restock supplies and support the nursing team as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Job description

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency + Referral - Portland, Oregon

Bridgetown Veterinary Emergency and Referral is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our ICU team! This role supports our veterinary nurses and doctors by providing exceptional patient care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and assisting with animal handling.

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care for hospitalized patients (feeding, walking, cleaning, comfort).
• Assist with safe animal restraint for treatments and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the ICU.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, laundry, and kennels.
• Restock supplies and support the nursing team as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Required: Animal handling experience (dogs & cats).
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience in veterinary medicine or animal care.
• Dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with critically ill patients.
• Must be available for weekends, evenings, and holidays (24/7 hospital).

If you’re passionate about animal care and want to grow your skills in a hospital setting, we’d love to hear from you!