Kennel Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Monument (CO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Uniform Allowances

Employee discounts

On-the-job training

Job summary

Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge in Monument, CO is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to support daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, maintain kennel cleanliness, and assist with grooming. The role requires a true love for animals, reliability, and flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Join a compassionate team offering on-the-job training, employee discounts, and benefits. Base pay ranges from $14.50 to $17.00 per hour DOE, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• A true love for animals and a strong work ethic.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed.
• Previous animal care or kennel experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets (feeding, walking, cleaning)
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas and pet lodge facilities
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and handling pets of all sizes
• Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Reliability

Detail oriented

Job description

Now Hiring: Kennel Assistant

Location: Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge – Monument, CO

Position Type: Full-Time

Do you love animals and want to be part of a compassionate, professional team?

Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge is looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our growing practice!

About Us

Located in the beautiful community of Monument, CO, Woodmoor Veterinary Hospital & Pet Lodge offers exceptional veterinary care and premium pet lodging services. We pride ourselves on our caring, team-oriented environment and our commitment to the health and happiness of pets.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets (feeding, walking, cleaning)
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas and pet lodge facilities
• Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns to veterinary staff
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and handling pets of all sizes
• Deliver exceptional customer service to pet owners

What We’re Looking For:

• A true love for animals and a strong work ethic
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes
• Able to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed
• Previous animal care or kennel experience is a plus, but not required

What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• On-the-job training and development
• Opportunities to grow within the veterinary field
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet care
• Compensation
  • Base hourly rate of $14.50 - $17.00 DOE
  • Eligible for periodic bonus (where applicable)
  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Uniform Allowances

Ready to Join Our Team?

Accepting applications now through 07/30/2026.

Your future in animal care starts here. We can’t wait to meet you!

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.