Kennel Assistant - Deer Park Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Deer Park is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide compassionate care for pets and support veterinarians. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animals, as well as maintaining the facility's cleanliness. Candidates must have a high school diploma and some experience at a kennel or animal hospital is preferred. This full-time role requires flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred.
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed and records appetites.
• Monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Maintains cleanliness of the hospital and equipment.
• Prioritizes tasks while handling multiple responsibilities.

Job description

Deer Park Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Kennel Assistant to join their team!

Position Overview

The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.

Essential Functions

• Provides compassionate care to pets
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
• Correctly prioritizes tasks
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Competencies

• Organization
• Multitasking
• Communicating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Some experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferred
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday
• 1-2 evening shifts per week (11am-8pm)

Position Requirements

• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors
• Must be flexible with scheduling
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion
• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks may include standing for long period of times/walking
• May involve some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)

Additional Information

The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Pay Range $18—$18 USD

Culture and Benefits

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

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