Kennel Assistant

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to work Saturdays and fill afternoon weekday shifts if needed. The role involves feeding, cleaning, and caring for pets to ensure a positive boarding experience while maintaining high standards of safety and comfort.

This position requires compassion for animals, reliable communication with clients, and the ability to work quietly and efficiently as part of a team in a busy veterinary environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an animal care setting handling various breeds and sizes.
• Basic communication and listening skills with customers.
• Compassion and empathy for pets and owners.

Responsibilities

• Feed, clean, and provide comfortable boarding for pets.
• Maintain clean cages, runs, and bedding for each guest.
• Assist with daily activities and reports for pet guests.
• Ensure pets have clean water and appropriate treats.
• Support a collaborative team environment and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Juanita Bay Veterinary Hospital - Kirkland, Washington

POSITION SUMMARY:

Juanita Bay is looking for a part time Kennel Assistant to work Saturdays as well as fill afternoon weekday shifts if needed.

The Kennel Assistant provides a high standard of care and treatment to all pet guests. This position helps ensure a positive boarding experience while feeding, cleaning.

This role is critical to ensuring the hospital runs properly!

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions):

• Foster a culture built on our values: Respect, Learning, Do the Right Thing, WOW Service, and Fun
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, runs, and boarding areas
• Provide and maintain clean bedding for each new pet guest
• Perform duties on the pet’s activities report, makes necessary updates
• Ensure pets have clean water and provide special treats as needed
• Monitor supplies and notify management when inventory is low
• Report items that need repair to management and assist with repairs as needed
• Support a practice environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork and ensure the delivery of quality, compassionate, effective, and efficient care to pets
• Comply with all practice policies, quality assurance guidelines, minimum standards of care, and safe handling procedures
• Perform other duties and projects as requested

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications):

Experience:

• Experience in an animal care setting handling various breeds and sizes of dogs and cats
• preferred but not required

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Basic judgement and problem-solving skills
• Compassion and empathy for both pets and pet owners
• Interact with a variety of clients and employees in a professional, caring, compassionate, and tactful manner
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Organizational and time management skill
• Handle and maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to identify and foresee problems, present solutions and collaborate as a team player

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities are required to do this job including close vision. This position requires walking, standing, and sitting bending, reaching, grasping, and repetitive motions. May be exposed to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, pets dander, and excretions. This position is exposed to low to moderate noise levels. Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities

ABOUT LAKEFIELD VETERINARY GROUP

We believe exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We partner with hospitals across the country to preserve what makes each practice special - its people, culture, and connection to community - while providing the operational supportand resourcesthat allow teams to thrive.

As we grow, wearecommitted to creating an environment where team members feel respected, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Our Values

• Respect
• Learning
• Do theRightThing
• WowService
• Fun

If these resonate with you,you’ll fit right in.

Lakefield Veterinary Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and applicants.

Compensation Range

$18 - $18 USD