Kennel Assistant

Abqpetcarehospital; Westport (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic in Massachusetts is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary assistant to join our animal care team. You’ll support doctors, technicians and reception staff while ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients.

No prior work experience is required; we train the right candidate and value teamwork, initiative and the ability to work independently when needed. If you love animals, apply today and help our practice deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Animal handling experience is a plus, but no prior work experience is required.
• We are happy to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.