Kennel Assistant

Doc-Side-Veterinary-Medical-Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate loves animals, provides exceptional care, and maintains a clean hospital environment.

Your responsibilities will include safely handling pets, ensuring their comfort, and supporting our medical team. If you're passionate about animal welfare and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is required.
• Physical ability to lift and move large pets and equipment.
• Previous cleaning or custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital environment.
• Feed and provide fresh water to hospitalized pets.
• Walk and exercise patients.
• Assist the medical team with outpatient and surgical procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Cleaning

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical fitness

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Description

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! We are looking for a compassionate, dependable animal lover to help provide exceptional care for our patients and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment.

As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both our medical team and the pets entrusted to our care. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a team environment, and is passionate about animal welfare.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques
• Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital environment, including cleaning kennels, laundry, sweeping, and vacuuming
• Feed and provide fresh water to hospitalized pets
• Walk and exercise patients
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory levels
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and overall well-being of all animals in our care
• Assist the medical team with outpatient and surgical procedures, including patient monitoring
• Support daily hospital operations and collaborate with team members to provide outstanding patient care

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience working with animals is required
• Previous cleaning or custodial experience preferred
• The physical ability to lift and move large pets and equipment, as well as remain active throughout the shift
• A positive attitude and strong team mentality smiles and laughter are highly encouraged!
• Reliability and the ability to work independently
• A willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary field
• A passion for providing gentle, compassionate care to every patient

Please note: References, background checks, and drug testing are required.

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and career development opportunities

If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you! Join the team at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center and help us provide exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.