Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Patient Care & Organization

Western Veterinary Partners; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Country View Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. Our Kennel team focuses on patient husbandry, care, and support for the veterinary staff in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will care for boarding patients with meals and walks, monitor medical and behavioral concerns, document observations, and help keep kennels and treatment areas clean and stocked for safe, efficient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred.
• Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background.
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
• Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding patients with meals and walks, monitoring for medical or behavioral concerns.
• Provide cleaning, sanitization, and stocking of kennels, common areas, and treatment spaces.
• Administer medications as directed and document observations in the chart.
• Assist the veterinary team with daily patient husbandry and care tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Kennel experience

Animal handling

Observation skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

Country View Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. Our Kennel team focuses on patient husbandry, care, and support for the veterinary staff in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will care for boarding patients with meals and walks, monitor medical and behavioral concerns, document observations, and help keep kennels and treatment areas clean and stocked for safe, efficient care.