Part-Time Kennel Assistant — Vet Hospital Care

PetVet Care Centers; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — Calm app

CE stipends and career development

Grant Circle — relief fund

Local hospital culture backed by NH

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Eastgate Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, and handling pets in a busy clinical setting.

The hospital, serving the greater Cincinnati area since 1968, offers a range of veterinary services, grooming and boarding, and a culture of care with a strong emphasis on team wellbeing and client service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to be considered.
• Preferably with animal knowledge/experience.
• Dog handling and boarding experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets.
• Feeds animals as prescribed; records appetites and water intake.
• Recognizes and reports unusual conditions and monitors for distress or disease.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains hospital cleanliness and proper chemical usage.
• Cleans cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and bowls.
• Prioritizes tasks and maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital.
• Communicates health recommendations to clients and handles difficult patients safely.

Skills

Animal knowledge

Dog handling

Boarding experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Eastgate Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, and handling pets in a busy clinical setting.

The hospital, serving the greater Cincinnati area since 1968, offers a range of veterinary services, grooming and boarding, and a culture of care with a strong emphasis on team wellbeing and client service.