Kennel Assistant, Blood Bank

Ethos Veterinary Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance,

401K + company match

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms

CE Allowance

Professional development assistance

Hands on learning and credentialing

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Care Center Cincinnati is seeking a Kennel Assistant for the Blood Bank. This full-time, first-shift role operates Mon-Thurs, 8am-6pm, four ten-hour shifts per week with no weekends, in Cincinnati, OH.

You will care for canine and feline blood donors, assist with donor movement, comfort, and post-donation recovery under the medical team. You’ll help clean kennels, restock supplies, and support Blood Bank operations while adhering to Fear Free handling and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous kennel, veterinary, shelter, boarding, animal-care, or pet-care experience preferred but not required.
• On-the-job training provided for animal handling, Fear Free techniques, sanitation, safety, and Blood Bank procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and handling of canine and feline blood donors.
• Assist with safely moving donors to and from kennels, examination areas, and donation areas.
• Provide water, food, bedding, walks, and comfort as directed by the medical team.
• Monitor donors for changes in comfort, behavior, appetite, or general condition and promptly report concerns to an Assistant, RVT, or veterinarian.
• Assist with post-donation comfort and recovery under the direction of the medical team.
• Use Fear Free and low-stress handling principles whenever possible.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, examination areas, donation spaces, and equipment according to established hospital protocols.
• Replace bedding and maintain clean, comfortable housing areas.
• Perform laundry and maintain an adequate supply of clean towels, blankets, and bedding.
• Clean food and water bowls and other reusable patient-care items.
• Properly dispose of waste and biohazardous materials according to hospital protocols.
• Help maintain excellent infection-control standards throughout the Blood Bank.
• Set up and break down donation areas as directed.
• Gather, organize, restock, and rotate supplies needed for donor appointments.
• Maintain organized storage, kennel, and work areas.
• Assist with preparing donor comfort items and recovery areas.
• Help transport supplies and equipment within the hospital.
• Assist with basic clerical or organizational tasks as assigned and appropriately trained.
• Assist with community donor events and Blood Bank outreach activities as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Assistants, RVTs, veterinarians, and other hospital team members.
• Assist with safe animal restraint for basic non-invasive activities after appropriate training.
• Communicate donor concerns immediately to a member of the medical team.
• Follow all hospital safety, sanitation, infection-control, and animal-handling protocols.
• When Blood Bank caseload and operational needs are low, this position may be assigned to assist other departments within the hospital.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennel Assistant, Blood Bank

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: Full Time | 1st shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week, Mon-Thurs, 8am-6pm | No Weekends!

Compensation: $17-18/hr

About Care Center Cincinnati

Care Center is a multi-specialty veterinary practice with locations in Cincinnati and Dayton. Our referral services include board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, Oncology, and Rehabilitation. We are also staffed 24 hours a day by a passionate and experienced Emergency team. Our 21,000-square-foot facility offers advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities including CT, radiation therapy, radioactive iodine therapy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, echocardiography, minimally invasive scoping, and fluoroscopy.

The Care Center Animal Blood Bank is a nonprofit, community-based veterinary blood bank operating within the Care Center facility. Our canine and feline blood donors are volunteer pets whose donations help provide lifesaving blood products to veterinary patients in our hospitals and throughout the community.

Care Center is AAHA Accredited, earning both Traditional and Referral Accreditation at our Cincinnati and Dayton locations. Our Blood Bank team participates in the Association of Veterinary Hematology and Transfusion Medicine and utilizes Fear Free principles when caring for our donors.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will

Donor Care

• Provide compassionate care and handling of canine and feline blood donors.
• Assist with safely moving donors to and from kennels, examination areas, and donation areas.
• Provide water, food, bedding, walks, and comfort as directed by the medical team.
• Monitor donors for changes in comfort, behavior, appetite, or general condition and promptly report concerns to an Assistant, RVT, or veterinarian.
• Assist with post-donation comfort and recovery under the direction of the medical team.
• Use Fear Free and low-stress handling principles whenever possible.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, examination areas, donation spaces, and equipment according to established hospital protocols.
• Replace bedding and maintain clean, comfortable housing areas.
• Perform laundry and maintain an adequate supply of clean towels, blankets, and bedding.
• Clean food and water bowls and other reusable patient-care items.
• Properly dispose of waste and biohazardous materials according to hospital protocols.
• Help maintain excellent infection-control standards throughout the Blood Bank.

Blood Bank & Department Support

• Set up and break down donation areas as directed.
• Gather, organize, restock, and rotate supplies needed for donor appointments.
• Maintain organized storage, kennel, and work areas.
• Assist with preparing donor comfort items and recovery areas.
• Help transport supplies and equipment within the hospital.
• Assist with basic clerical or organizational tasks as assigned and appropriately trained.
• Assist with community donor events and Blood Bank outreach activities as needed.

Team Support

• Work collaboratively with Veterinary Assistants, RVTs, veterinarians, and other hospital team members.
• Assist with safe animal restraint for basic non-invasive activities after appropriate training.
• Communicate donor concerns immediately to a member of the medical team.
• Follow all hospital safety, sanitation, infection-control, and animal-handling protocols.
• When Blood Bank caseload and operational needs are low, this position may be assigned to assist other departments within the hospital. This may include kennel care, cleaning and stocking, patient transport, animal handling, and other appropriate support duties based on hospital needs and the team member's training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous kennel, veterinary, shelter, boarding, animal-care, or pet-care experience preferred but not required.
• Veterinary blood banking experience is not required.
• On-the-job training will be provided for animal handling, Fear Free techniques, sanitation, safety, and Blood Bank procedures.
• Comfortable working with dogs and cats of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments, including nervous or stressed animals.
• Dependable, compassionate, and attentive to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to follow instructions, established protocols, and complete assigned responsibilities independently.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn and remain calm and compassionate while providing animal care.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance -Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, HSA
• 401K + company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Uniforms
• Generous CE Allowance
• Professional development assistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms

At Care Center Cincinnati, no two days are the same. As one of the region's premier emergency and specialty hospitals, you'll care for a diverse caseload ranging from critical emergencies to complex referral cases, utilizing advanced diagnostics, specialized equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options. Our collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and highly skilled support staff work together to provide exceptional patient care around the clock. It's an environment where curiosity is encouraged, technical skills are continuously challenged, and every shift offers the opportunity to learn something new while making a meaningful impact.

Care Center Cincinnati is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals throughout Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, including:

• Blue Ash
• Montgomery
• Sharonville
• Mason
• Loveland
• Milford
• West Chester
• Fairfield
• Springdale
• Forest Park
• Cincinnati
• Madeira
• Indian Hill
• Kenwood
• Deer Park
• Reading
• Wyoming
• Glendale
• Evendale
• West Chester Township
• Mason
• Milford
• Loveland
• Florence, KY
• Erlanger, KY
• Edgewood, KY
• Crestview Hills, KY
• Fort Mitchell, KY
• Independence, KY
• Hebron, KY
• Bellevue, KY
• Dayton, KY

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.