Kennel Assistant

NVA General Practice; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice is seeking an entry-level Kennel Assistant to support daily animal care at our Staunton, VA animal hospital. The role focuses on feeding, cleaning, and handling animals under supervision to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients and pets.

No prior work experience is required. This full-time position offers hands-on experience in veterinary support and pet care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals according to schedules.
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, yards, and animal rooms.
• Transfer animals between quarters and exercise animals.
• Assist in restraining animals as required.

Skills

Animal care

Job description

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Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Controls and restrains animals as required. Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals. No prior work experience required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Veterinary Services

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