Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Care & Front Desk

Alpine Animal Clinic; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Alpine Animal Clinic in Helena, Montana, seeks a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will focus on patient husbandry, care, and sanitation across kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces, while documenting observations and assisting the veterinary team.

The role may include basic reception tasks to support client communication and scheduling. We value self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a team setting, with a genuine passion for animal welfare.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of kennel assistant experience preferred.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization while following safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding and hospitalized patients; feed, walk, administer medications as directed.
• Monitor for medical or behavioral changes and document observations.
• Sanitize kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces; stock supplies.
• Cross-train in reception to support client communication and scheduling as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Observation skills

Teamwork

Patient safety

Job description

Alpine Animal Clinic in Helena, Montana, seeks a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will focus on patient husbandry, care, and sanitation across kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces, while documenting observations and assisting the veterinary team.

The role may include basic reception tasks to support client communication and scheduling. We value self-motivated, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a team setting, with a genuine passion for animal welfare.