Kennel Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Veterinary Associates as an animal care team member, where you’ll support the well-being of pets in a vibrant veterinary hospital environment. This entry-level position involves caring for animals, maintaining cleanliness in facilities, and no prior experience is necessary. Be part of a passionate team that values animal welfare and professional development, offering beneficial growth opportunities such as mentorship and career advancement.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• Ability to care for and handle animals.

Responsibilities

• Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities.
• Cleans and disinfects cages and animal rooms.
• Controls and restrains animals as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Cleaning

Restraint and control

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 cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals. No prior work experience 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.

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.