Kennel Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital is seeking a Full or Part Time Kennel Assistant to care for dogs and cats in boarding, focusing on low-stress handling and compassionate care. The role requires lifting up to 40 lb, independent work, and strong client communication. Training and a supportive team environment are highlighted.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, cleaning and monitoring animal welfare, with opportunities for growth and continuing education within the VCA network.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow low stress handling techniques.
• Able to work independently and without supervision.
• Upset and outgoing personality with ability to communicate with clients.
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using Windows-based computer software.

Responsibilities

• Care for pets in our boarding facility: feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing and monitoring well-being.
• Lift and move heavy pets and objects; administer medications with care.
• Maintain safety and low-stress handling for all animals.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Support management and RVTs as part of a team.

Skills

Low-stress handling

Independent worker

Outgoing personality

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Seeking a Full or Part Time, AM Kennel Assistant- Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference, build a career and create long-term client, patient and staff relationships? Come work with an outstanding team of RVTs and support staff, excellent veterinarians and committed management in a professionally challenging, supportive and team-oriented environment!

VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital is AAHA accredited and committed to providing Fear Free veterinary visits using low-stress handling techniques.

Job Description

Kennel Assistants are responsible for the day-to-day care of pets in our boarding facility. This includes feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing and monitoring the well‑being of dogs and cats. Kennel Assistants must have sufficient physical strength, mobility and stamina to lift and or move heavy pets and objects, the dexterity and confidence to administer medications, and the ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease. It is essential that they have the willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for pets in the boarding facility. We prefer to have someone with a moderate amount of animal experience in a boarding facility.

Job Requirements

• Ability to follow low stress handling techniques
• Able to work independently and without supervision
• Has an upbeat and outgoing personality with ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Enjoys working with people and able to effectively communicate with clients in person, over the phone and electronically
• High attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
• Comfortable using a windows-based computer software program
• Flexible schedule including weekend, evening and holiday hours
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift 40#
• Reliable transportation
• Ok with cleaning for up to 50% of their shift

What We Offer

VCA Westerville East Animal Hospital has fun and challenging opportunities in an upscale full‑service veterinary clinic that offers boarding, daycare, grooming and veterinary medical services. As a member of the VCA family you will have the ability to explore career options that only VCA can offer such as continuing education, transfer options, specialization and leadership opportunities. Employees receive competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Compensation: $15-$17.00/hr and the starting range is determined by skill set and years of experience in the field
• Generous pet care discounts for your own pet

For more information about our facility please visit our website at: https://vcahospitals.com/westerville-east

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com