Part-Time Kennel Assistant

MARS Veterinary; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Part-time benefits

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Part‑Time Kennel Assistant to support DVMs and staff with kennel care, feeding and general husbandry of hospitalized or boarding pets. The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, cleanliness, and reliable attendance in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with hours including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must treat animals with care and respect and work well with them.
• Must enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist DVMs and other hospital staff by providing direct care and maintenance of kennel, hospital and surroundings.
• Feed and exercise hospitalized or boarding pets to ensure comfort and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of kennels, hospital areas and runs.

Skills

Care and compassion for animals

Pet & kennel cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital is seeking a Part‑Time Kennel Assistant Hometown Care at VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital: Our AAHA Accredited hospital opened with the vision of providing compassionate, high quality veterinary care. We have worked hard to make VCA Meadow Hills Animal Hospital a great place to work for our team members and to give back to the community.

Our purpose:

• To create an exceptional experience for our patients and clients
• To work as team, with shared dedication and passion

To enhance the health of each pet, resulting in a stronger relationship between the human ~ animal ~veterinarian.

Position Title: Kennel Assistant

Reports To: Kennel Supervisor

Department: Technical Support Staff

Employee Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Assist DVMs and other hospital staff by providing direct care and maintenance of kennel, hospital and surroundings, feeding and general husbandry of hospitalized or boarding pets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must treat animals with care and respect and work well with them.
• Must enjoy keeping pets and kennels clean.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements:

• Dependable attendance is required.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8‑hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand, give information in person and over the telephone.

Duties:

The following is a partial list of essential job responsibilities. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed.

1. Client Relations
   • Agree to incorporate the principles of the VCA Mission Statement, Three Steps of Service and VCA Standards of Client Service in their daily job performance.
   • Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting or exam rooms and kennel.
2. Nursing Care
   • Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
   • Keep kennels clean, orderly and free of odors.
   • Feed patients as scheduled.
   • Exercise (walk) patients.
   • Ensure the comfort and cleanliness of hospitalized or boarding pets.
   • Bath or clean pets immediately that become soiled with urine, blood or feces.
3. Housekeeping and Maintenance of Hospital
   • Stock supplies as needed.
   • Keep the exterior of the hospital clean and orderly and free of feces.
   • Janitorial care of the hospital facility.
   • Make certain entire hospital including treatment, surgery, kennels and runs are kept extremely clean through the day.
   • Advise Medical Director or Technical Supervisor of any conditions that are unsafe including unrecognized hazards or infractions of safety rules.

Hourly Wage Begins at $17.13 per hour Plus Part Time Benefits Weekends and Holidays are required

Benefits:

At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining our team!

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Free mental health sessions and wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Generous pet care discounts
• Sick Time
• Uniforms provided

Address: 8802 W. Gage Blvd. - Kennewick, WA 99336

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world‑class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting‑edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board‑certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.