Kennel Assistant

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous personal time off

Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Career development

Job summary

A veterinary medical center in Baltimore is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to maintain a clean and efficient environment for animals. Responsibilities include handling and caring for pets, cleaning facilities, and assisting medical staff. Ideal candidates will have experience with animals, ability to perform physical tasks, and a strong sense of teamwork. The role offers competitive pay and generous benefits, including medical and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience handling cats and dogs required.
• Experience in cleaning is a plus.
• Must have sufficient physical strength to lift heavy pets.

Responsibilities

• Safe handling and restraint of patients using Fear Free techniques.
• Cleaning kennels and exam room.
• Restocking and monitoring inventory.
• Assisting medical staff in outpatient and surgical procedures.
• Walking and exercising patients.
• Feeding and watering animals.

Skills

Handling cats and dogs

Cleaning

Independence

Teamwork

Monitoring pets

Job description

Description

We are adding a full-time Kennel Assistant to our team! Our kennel staff is responsible for providing a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for the animals being treated at the hospital. In addition to our great benefits package, you will enjoy employee discounts and a uniform allowance.

Department: Boarding

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center is a progressive, small animal hospital located in historic Fells Point, MD. We proudly offer some of the most advanced veterinary medical care available today, including preventative care & support for all life stages, digital radiography & in-house ultrasonography, advanced soft tissue, orthopedic & minimally invasive surgery, endoscopy, as well as dentistry and oral surgery.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Safe handling and restraint of patients using Fear Free techniques
• Cleaning kennels and Exam Room
• Cleaning facility, inside and outside
• Laundry
• Vacuuming
• Moping
• Restocking and monitoring inventory
• Assisting medical staff in outpatient and surgical procedures including monitoring
• Walking and exercising
• Feeding and watering

What You'll Bring:

• • Previous experience handling cats and dogs
• Experience in cleaning is a plus
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply 😊
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for hospitalized pets

Benefits:

• We provide competitive compensation
• Generous personal time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Career development
• Student loan & education assistance
• Continuing education, and more!

References, background checks, and drug testing are required. We are part of Innovetive Petcare, a network of veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing compassionate care and fostering excellent company culture. We are an e-verify employer.