Kennel Assistant

Berkeley-Animal-Hospital; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Berkeley Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time Kennel Assistant to join a growing, privately owned veterinary team in Berkeley, CA. The role involves compassionate care, kennel upkeep, instrument prep, and adherence to treatment plans under supervision.

We offer training, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work with dogs and cats in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1 year related experience.
• Ability to stay calm and productive in high-stress situations.
• Willingness to learn and follow training.
• Ability to document accurately and follow procedures.
• Comfortable using Windows, Gmail, Google Drive; Neo software training provided.

Responsibilities

• Restock supplies and maintain treatment area and exam rooms.
• Prepare workstations for DVM and RVT, including sterilization of instruments.
• Follow treatment plans and administer medications as directed.
• Perform grooming tasks such as nail trims for procedures.
• Maintain kennel procedures and enforce disease control.
• Sanitize kennels, replace bedding, and handle laundry.
• Handle animals safely and keep the hospital clean and orderly.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Team-oriented

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year related experience

Job description

About the Job:

Berkeley Animal Hospital is a privately owned veterinary hospital on San Pablo between Ashby and University Avenue. We are seeking an FT or PT Kennel Assistant to join our team of caring and knowledgeable veterinary professionals.

We are a newly built facility that is growing every day. We have fantastic opportunities for growth in the veterinary field available, and we are willing to train the right candidate.

About You:

• Uphold ethics and promote a culture that is positive and thoughtful.
• Passionate about animal well-being.
• Ability to give feedback to management and not partake in workplace gossip.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers.
• Maintain proper documentation and medical records as required by law.
• Comfortable using multiple digital platforms (i.e, Windows, Gmail, and Google Drive). Our software is Neo, a cloud platform, and we will train you if you have not used this program before.
• Pay close attention to details and follow instructions well.

Clinical Expectations include:

• Provide compassionate care to every patient; required to physically interact with both cats and dogs.
• Restock supplies and maintain the treatment area and exam rooms.
• Prepare workstations for DVM and RVT for all procedures (i.e, patient preparation, procedure preparation, and sterilization of all surgical instruments).
• Ability to follow treatment plans and administer medications.
• Ability to perform grooming tasks, including nail trims and shaving for surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of kennel procedures and strict disease control in the hospital.
• Sanitizing/disinfection of kennels, replacing bedding, and washing and folding laundry.
• Handling and caring for animals to perform work in a humane and safe manner.
• Keeping the hospital clean and orderly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to deal with high-stress situations calmly and productively.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to grab, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Enthusiastic and highly reliable.
• People-oriented, Team-oriented, & Detail-oriented.
• Adaptable/flexible.
• Autonomous/Independent.
• Able to provide a long-term commitment.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $19.61 to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• PTO.

About Berkeley Animal Hospital:

We are a newly constructed and privately owned small animal clinic. We have a 3000 square foot facility with 5 exam rooms, a large treatment area, a dental suite, a surgery suite, and Fear Free warming cages. We offer acupuncture and have on-call specialists who include: internal medicine, cardiology, and surgery.