Kennel Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAW bonus program

Shift differential opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA and FSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee pet discounts

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Riverview Animal Hospital in Durango, CO is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on animal care support, kennel cleaning, and assisting veterinarians and technicians in a busy full-service practice.

We value compassionate care, teamwork, and reliability. The position offers both full-time and part-time options, with weekend and evening shifts possible to meet patient needs, and a base hourly pay of $16–$17 plus bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Able to work in a team and flexible hours.
• Weekend and evening availability may be required.
• Full-time or part-time applicants considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily animal care including walking and TLC.
• Clean kennels, cages, floors, dishes, and surgery instruments.
• Prepare surgery instruments for sterilization.
• Restocking hospital supplies.
• Assist veterinarians, veterinary assistants and technicians as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Animal care

Veterinary experience

Job description

Riverview Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. As a full-service 10 doctor veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art diagnostics, wellness, advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, laparoscopy, ultrasound, rehabilitation, urgent care and many other services to provide our pet community with the best care. Located in beautiful Durango!

Kennel Assistant Role Requirements

• General housekeeping and medical equipment cleaning. This position requires a large amount of cleaning, attention to detail is a must!
• Veterinary hospital experience a plus
• An employee in this position must have a sense of caring for animals
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Some weekends and evenings required as needed
• We are open to Full time or Part time applicants

Kennel Assistant Responsibilities

• Various aspects of animal care including walking, feeding, and providing TLC!
• Cleaning and maintaining kennels, cages, floors, dishes, and surgery instruments
• Preparing Surgery instruments for sterlization and running sterilization equipment
• Restocking hospital
• Assisting veterinarians, veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians as needed.

The base hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role and level of responsibilities. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for a periodic bonus.

• Position eligible for a periodic paw bonus
• Position eligible for shift stipend

Benefits

• PAW bonus program
• Shift differential opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off for eligible employees
• Paid holidays for eligible employees
• Employee pet discounts
• Uniforms provided

For qualified candidates, benefits may vary based on experience and full vs part time.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. 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.