Vet Kennel Assistant: Pet Care, Safety & Cleanliness

Western-Veterinary-Partners-1; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 23,419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Beaumont Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on patient husbandry, care, and general housekeeping throughout the hospital, including meals, walks for boarding patients, medication administration, and detailed observation documentation.

The position requires 3+ years of kennel experience, a passion for animal wellbeing, and the ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant/kennel technician preferred
• Passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confidence handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
• Strong organization, dependability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients and maintain daily care routines
• Administer medications as directed and monitor for medical or behavioral concerns
• Document observations clearly for veterinary staff
• Sanitize kennels, common areas, and treatment spaces; keep supplies stocked
• Support a team-focused environment and communicate effectively with the veterinary team

Skills

Kennel care

Dog handling

Cat handling

Observation skills

Job description

Beaumont Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on patient husbandry, care, and general housekeeping throughout the hospital, including meals, walks for boarding patients, medication administration, and detailed observation documentation.

The position requires 3+ years of kennel experience, a passion for animal wellbeing, and the ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes.