Kennel Assistant

Innovetive Petcare; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

401(k) with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

All Pets Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant in Rogers, Arkansas. This full-time position supports care for dogs and cats in boarding, hospitalization, treatment, and recovery while maintaining clean, safe facilities.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, supervising animals, sanitizing kennels, and assisting veterinary staff. No prior veterinary experience is required, but a genuine interest in animal care is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment.
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs.
• Previous animal care experience is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, fresh water, walks, and appropriate exercise for dogs and cats.
• Deliver compassionate care and safe handling for animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas.
• Observe patients for changes in appetite, behavior, or condition and report concerns to the medical team.
• Wash bedding and linens and keep patient care areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and daily hospital tasks.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety.

Skills

Animal care

Veterinary medicine

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rogers, Arkansas

Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 / hour

Description

Do you love animals and want to build experience in veterinary medicine? All Pets Animal Hospital is looking for a reliable, compassionate Kennel Assistant to help care for the dogs and cats who stay with us for boarding, hospitalization, treatment, and recovery.

This is a hands-on animal care role where your attention, teamwork, and compassion make a difference every day. Previous veterinary experience is welcome but not required—we're happy to train someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in animal care.

What You'll Do

• Provide food, fresh water, walks, and appropriate exercise for dogs and cats.
• Deliver compassionate care and safe handling for animals of different sizes and temperaments.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas.
• Observe patients for changes in appetite, behavior, or condition and report concerns to the medical team.
• Wash bedding and linens and keep patient care areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and daily hospital tasks.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety.

What We're Looking For

• Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, shelter, rescue, daycare, or similar setting is helpful
• Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and observation skills

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically active tasks throughout the workday
• Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment
• Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs

Job Benefits

You’ll work alongside Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants while gaining valuable experience in:

• Animal handling and patient care
• Kennel and hospital sanitation
• Patient observation and monitoring
• Veterinary hospital operations

Training and career development opportunities are available.

Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process and are based on the position's employment status and eligibility.

Available benefits may include:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and career development opportunities