Part-Time Kennel Assistant: Caring for Boarding Pets

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts on veterinary care

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Parkcrest Animal Hospital in Springfield, MO is seeking a friendly Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our boarding team. You will help keep our boarding guests happy, clean, and comfortable with feeding, walking, bathing, and attentive care during their stay.

You'll work alongside a veterinary team in a busy hospital setting, taking pride in keeping areas clean and organized while following safety and animal-care protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal-care or kennel work preferred but not required.
• Ability to stay organized in a busy environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning & disinfecting kennels, runs, condos, and boarding areas.
• Feeding, walking, and caring for dogs & cats according to their needs.
• Providing daily play-yard time and monitoring pets for changes in wellbeing.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Dependable

Teamwork

Job description

VCA Parkcrest Animal Hospital in Springfield, MO is seeking a friendly Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our boarding team. You will help keep our boarding guests happy, clean, and comfortable with feeding, walking, bathing, and attentive care during their stay.

You'll work alongside a veterinary team in a busy hospital setting, taking pride in keeping areas clean and organized while following safety and animal-care protocols.