Kennel Assistant: Flexible Hours & Pet Care Impact

Western Veterinary Partners; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Companion Animal Hospital in Cameron Park, CA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on patient husbandry, care, and general housekeeping to support the veterinary team at a busy hospital.

Responsibilities include feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, and documenting observations while ensuring kennels and treatment areas are clean and well stocked. The position is full-time or part-time with 8-hour shifts, flexible weekends and holidays as

Qualifications

• Previous kennel/boarding experience preferred
• Passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confident handling dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Able to walk, restrain, monitor animals under supervision
• Strong observation skills and willingness to report concerns
• Team-oriented attitude and reliability
• Physical ability for hands-on animal care

Responsibilities

• Provide patient husbandry and care and assist the veterinary team
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain clean kennels and treatment areas
• Feed and walk boarding patients; monitor and document observations
• Administer medications as directed and communicate concerns to team
• Sanitize kennels, common areas, and ensure supplies are stocked

Job description

Companion Animal Hospital in Cameron Park, CA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on patient husbandry, care, and general housekeeping to support the veterinary team at a busy hospital.

Responsibilities include feeding and walking boarding patients, administering medication, and documenting observations while ensuring kennels and treatment areas are clean and well stocked. The position is full-time or part-time with 8-hour shifts, flexible weekends and holidays as