Kennel Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking compassionate pet care assistants to support animals across animal hospital facilities. You will feed and water pets on established schedules and help with basic care in a fast-paced environment.

No prior work experience is required, but a love for animals is essential. Join a team committed to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them, with opportunities for growth within the NVA network.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience necessary; love for animals required.
• Willingness to learn and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals according to schedules.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain animal housing areas.
• Support transfer and movement of animals between quarters.
• Restrain animals as required and ensure safety of staff.

Job description

Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities.

Feeds and waters animals according to schedules.

Controls and restrains animals as required.

Cleans, changes, and disinfects cat condos, canine suites & yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment.

Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals.

No prior work experience necessary, but a love for animals is required!

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. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

• Medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.