Weekend Kennel Assistant — Hands-on Veterinary Care

Abqpetcarehospital; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support boarding and hospitalized pets in our busy hospital and boarding facility. Weekend availability and full-time commitment help maintain patient care and client communication.

You will learn basic veterinary handling, support the medical team, and gain hands-on experience in animal care while developing customer service skills in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and willingness to learn.
• Dependability and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of all sizes.
• No prior veterinary experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Feed and provide water to animals on schedule.
• Safely restrain and handle pets using low-stress techniques.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Exercise, monitor, and enrich boarding pets.
• Assist with bath packages and basic nail/ear care.

Skills

Animal care

Dependability

Teamwork

Safety handling

Job description

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support boarding and hospitalized pets in our busy hospital and boarding facility. Weekend availability and full-time commitment help maintain patient care and client communication.

You will learn basic veterinary handling, support the medical team, and gain hands-on experience in animal care while developing customer service skills in a team-oriented environment.