Kennel Assistant

Vetcor; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Job summary

A veterinary practice in St. Louis is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves caring for various animals, monitoring their well-being, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills and a passion for animal care, although prior experience is not required. Join a supportive team that values compassion and collaboration in delivering excellent veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills, especially over the phone and in person.
• Experience in animal care is a plus, but training is available.

Responsibilities

• Observe animals’ appearance and behavior to monitor their well-being.
• Clean and disinfect boarding areas regularly.
• Prepare and provide food, water, and medications.
• Walk boarded dogs several times per day.
• Bathe and dry animals as needed.
• Provide gentle, loving care to all patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Animal care experience

Job description

Who We Are

• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Mix of early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Mix of early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Creve Coeur Animal Hospital is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable team member to join our six‑doctor practice. We treat dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and pocket pets, and pride ourselves on providing excellent veterinary care in a supportive, team‑focused environment. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to work with a compassionate team dedicated to pets and their families.

We are currently looking for a Kennel Assistant to help us continue delivering the highest level of care to our patients and boarding animals. This role is essential in making sure every animal is safe, healthy, and loved while in our care.

The Role

As a Kennel Assistant, You Will

• Observe animals’ appearance and behavior to monitor their well‑being.
• Clean and disinfect boarding areas regularly.
• Prepare and provide food, water, and medications as directed.
• Walk boarded dogs several times per day.
• Patrol hospital grounds and keep areas tidy by picking up waste.
• Bathe and dry animals as needed.
• Work independently and manage tasks responsibly, while also contributing to the team’s success.
• Assist other hospital areas when needed. Most importantly, provide gentle, loving care to all patients.

Strong customer service skills—especially on the phone and in person—are also important, as you’ll be part of the client experience.

Experience in animal care is a plus, but we are happy to train the right candidate with a positive attitude and a passion for pets.

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits‑eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Why Join Us?

At CCAH, you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team that values hard work, compassion, and collaboration. This position offers the chance to make a difference every day—for pets, their families, and your teammates.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Creve Coeur Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.