Kennel Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Bel Aire (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care organization is seeking full-time employees to provide care for dogs and cats in a boarding environment. Responsibilities include monitoring playgroups, feeding pets, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring the safety of animals. The position requires effective communication and teamwork, with a high attention to detail, delivering quality care to all pets.

Benefits

Employee discount

401K matching

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Group health insurance

Dental & Vision Benefits

Life & Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor playgroups and identify behavioral issues.
• Experience in cleaning and handling pets.
• Availability for weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daycare playgroups and intervene if needed.
• Feed and medicate boarding dogs and cats.
• Clean occupied kennels and manage facility upkeep.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Gingr facility software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Proactively monitor playgroups of daycare dogs, accurately identifying warning signs and intervening to prevent escalation.
2. Objectively record behavior concerns or incidents and report to supervisors.
3. Check-in incoming boarders, organize belongings, and set up instructions for a comfortable stay.
4. Prepare outgoing boarders for dismissal, gather belongings, and clean pets as needed.
5. Feed and medicate boarding dogs and cats 2-3 times per day as directed.
6. Use appropriate chemicals and tools to clean all occupied kennels according to established protocols.
7. Operate power washers or hoses to clean runs, floors, and turf.
8. Read handling instructions and follow warning labels to ensure the safety of all pets.
9. Bathe and brush dogs, trim nails for dogs and cats.
10. Utilize Gingr facility software on phone, tablet, or PC for record keeping and task management.
11. Monitor inventory and supplies, alert supervisor when an order is needed.
12. Complete task lists for daily, weekly, and monthly facility sanitation and upkeep.

Schedule

- Weekdays: Morning shift 6:45-12 or 1pm, Afternoon shift 1 or 2pm-6:30pm

- Must have weekend and holiday availability.

Benefits

- Employee discount, 401K matching, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program.

- Full-time employees also receive: PTO, Group health insurance, Dental & Vision Benefits, Life & Disability Insurance.

About NVA

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. We empower our care teams with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects professionals who share their passion to learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. We support your professional growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time). Specific benefits may vary by location. In Colorado, eligible employees receive paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with state laws.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable regulations.