Kennel Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k options

Paid time off

Job summary

Bellevue Animal Hospital in Bellevue, WA seeks a Kennel Assistant to join our team focused on janitorial and housekeeping duties, sanitizing kennels, and stocking supplies. Ideal for self-driven, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy cleaning and organization in a team environment.

This role is available as full- or part-time with a flexible schedule, Monday–Friday, no weekends. Compensation ranges from $18-$21 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year kennel or animal handling experience.
• Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training.
• Comfortable with janitorial and housekeeping duties.
• Proficiency with oral medication administration.
• Comfortable walking dogs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces.
• Sanitize facilities and ensure supplies are stocked.
• Support team in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Skills

Kennel experience

Animal handling

Oral medication

Dog walking

Janitorial duties

Job description

Bellevue Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.

In this role, you will focus on janitorial and housekeeping duties, ensuring kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who may not have prior veterinary experience but are excited about the industry. Candidates must be reliable, friendly, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full or part- time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Friday. No weekends!

Full-time benefits and compensation**:

• Compensation: $18-21 per hour, for each hour worked*
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ year (s) of kennel or animal handling experience
• Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Comfortable with janitorial and housekeeping duties
  • Oral medication administration
  • Comfortable walking dogs

About us:

Bellevue Animal Hospital is a seven-doctor, general practice that has been serving Eastside dogs and cats since 1955. We recently moved into a beautiful, larger location that is fully renovated. We've provided generations of pets individualized care, from wellness exams and dental care to surgery, ultrasound, laser therapy, nutritional counseling, and more. The Bellevue team displays an unrivaled commitment to our community, and in return, our clinic has been voted Best of Bellevue 5 consecutive years in a row! Our experienced team is well equipped with excellent diagnostic tools, multiple LVTs, and a talented support staff. Our staff takes a Fear Free approach to patient care, and we take our last appointment at 5:30pm so our team can truly enjoy life outside of work.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.