Kennel Assistant

NVA General Practice; Westport (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable individual to join our veterinary team as an animal care assistant. You will help provide excellent care for our patients while supporting the daily hospital operations.

Responsibilities include feeding, caring for pets, safely restraining animals, cleaning suites, and assisting the team. No prior work experience is required; we are happy to train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required; we will train the right candidate.
• Animal handling experience is a plus but not required.
• Customer service and reliability are important for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals according to schedules.
• Care for pets during their stay in the facility.
• Safely restrain animals as needed by the team.
• Clean, disinfect, and organize animal housing areas.
• Sanitize rooms and equipment.
• Assist doctors, technicians, and reception staff as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to join our veterinary team!

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help provide excellent care for our patients while supporting the daily operations of our hospital. Responsibilities include:

• Feeding and watering animals according to schedules
• Caring for pets during their stay in our facility
• Safely controlling and restraining animals as needed
• Cleaning, changing, and disinfecting cages, runs, and animal housing areas
• Sanitizing animal rooms, hallways, and equipment
• Exercising and walking animals
• Transferring animals between treatment, boarding, and hospital areas
• Cleaning and stocking hospital supplies
• Supporting doctors, technicians, and reception staff as needed

We're looking for someone who is a team player, takes initiative, and can work independently when needed. Animal handling experience is a plus, but no prior work experience is required. We are happy to train the right candidate!

If you love animals, aren't afraid of hard work, and want to be part of a passionate, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Hiring Manager: Beth Miranda

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic