Lead Kennel Assistant — Elevate Clean, Safe Pet Care

West Main Animal Hospital; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, Oregon is seeking a Lead Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team and lead our kennel operations. You will focus on cleaning, sanitizing, stocking supplies, and providing safe handling and restraint support for patients.

This role suits someone organized, reliable, and ready to take on leadership responsibilities. Full-time schedule Monday through Friday with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health, life, EAP and retirement

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician experience preferred.
• Comfort working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Strong observational skills and ability to communicate concerns to the team.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and organized with a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial and housekeeping duties to sanitize kennels and treatment areas.
• Assist medical staff with patient handling and restraint as needed.
• Support a safe, clean, and well-stocked work environment.

Skills

Kennel experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Observation skills

Job description

West Main Animal Hospital in Medford, Oregon is seeking a Lead Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team and lead our kennel operations. You will focus on cleaning, sanitizing, stocking supplies, and providing safe handling and restraint support for patients.

This role suits someone organized, reliable, and ready to take on leadership responsibilities. Full-time schedule Monday through Friday with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package including health, life, EAP and retirement