Kennel Assistant

NVA General Practice; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Sulphur, LA is seeking a devoted kennel attendant to join our veterinary team and help maintain a clean, safe environment for our animal patients.

You will assist with walking, feeding and caring for animals, and support basic grooming, bathing, nail trims, and medication administration as directed. This is a fast-paced role requiring reliable teamwork and clear communication with the medical staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary, kennel, boarding, or animal care is a plus.
• Motivated animal lover who enjoys staying busy and taking pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kennels and maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Walking and exercising patients
• Feeding and caring for patients according to their individual needs
• Administering medications as directed
• Bathing and basic grooming
• Nail trims
• Monitoring patients and communicating any concerns to the medical team
• Helping keep the kennel area clean, organized and running efficiently

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Dependable

Team player

Strong communicator

Adaptable

Job description

NOW HIRING: KENNEL ATTENDANT

We are looking for an organized, dependable leader to join our team!

• Cleaning kennels and maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Walking and exercising patients
• Feeding and caring for patients according to their individual needs
• Administering medications as directed
• Bathing and basic grooming
• Nail trims
• Monitoring patients and communicating any concerns to the medical team
• Helping keep the kennel area clean, organized and running efficiently

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Dependable and responsible
• Comfortable taking the lead and keeping tasks on track
• A strong communicator and team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Passionate about providing excellent care to animals

Previous veterinary, kennel, boarding, or animal care experience is a plus!

If you are a motivated animal lover who enjoys staying busy and taking pride in your work, we’d love to meet you!