Kennel Assistant — Jumpstart Your Vet Career in ER

Ethos Veterinary Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

VetBloom continuing education

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, SAGE San Francisco, is hiring a Kennel Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. The role offers $18.00-$21.00 per hour (DOE) and is a full-time, on-site opportunity in San Francisco, California.

You will help maintain kennels, provide basic patient care, and assist veterinarians and technicians in daily hospital operations, ensuring a clean, safe environment and compassionate care for hospitalized pets.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of animal care, handling, and restraint techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, daycare, or boarding facility preferred but not required.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital, including kennels, treatment areas, laundry, dishwashing, and patient housing.
• Provide basic patient care, including feeding, monitoring feeding schedules, and observing patient comfort.
• Clean, stock, and organize treatment and exam rooms.
• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and hospital operations as directed.
• Safely handle and restrain animal patients using appropriate techniques.
• Follow hospital protocols to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.

Skills

Animal care basics

Instruction following

Organization & multitasking

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Vet hospital exposure

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health, SAGE San Francisco, is hiring a Kennel Assistant to support patient care in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital. The role offers $18.00-$21.00 per hour (DOE) and is a full-time, on-site opportunity in San Francisco, California.

You will help maintain kennels, provide basic patient care, and assist veterinarians and technicians in daily hospital operations, ensuring a clean, safe environment and compassionate care for hospitalized pets.