Kennel Assistant

lakefieldveterinarygroup; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakefield Veterinary Group is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to work Saturdays, with potential afternoon weekday shifts. The role focuses on high-quality care for pet guests, feeding, cleaning, and ensuring a safe, welcoming boarding experience.

You will help maintain cleanliness, monitor pets, provide bedding and water, follow policy guidelines, and collaborate with the team to deliver compassionate, efficient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care, preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work Saturdays and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, cleaning, and general kennel care.
• Maintain cleanliness of cages, pens, and boarding areas.
• Monitor pets and provide fresh bedding and water.
• Follow practice policies and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality, compassionate care.

Skills

Pet care experience

Customer communication

Problem solving

Compassion

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 support and resources that allow teams to thrive.

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

Our values

• Respect
• Learning
• Do the Right Thing
• Wow Service
• Fun

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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