Kennel Assistant

Position: Kennel Assistant

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: AM and PM shifts required

Status: Full-time (30+ hours/week) eligible for benefits

Environment: Fast-paced animal care setting

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our animal care team. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients while providing routine care services.

• Clean and maintain kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas

• Feed, water, and care for hospitalized and boarding patients

• Walk dogs and provide basic enrichment as appropriate

• Bathe animals as needed

• Perform nail trims, ear cleanings, and anal gland expressions proficiently

• Safely handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments

• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns

• Assist with laundry, dishes, and general cleaning duties

• Support exam room and treatment teams as needed

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization

• Proficiency in nail trims, ear cleanings, anal gland expressions, and bathing animals
• Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Must be on your feet most of the shift
• Ability to lift and assist animals as needed
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Staff pet discounts on care, lab work, and food
• Yearly $75 uniform allowance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for training and professional growth

If you enjoy hands-on animal care, take pride in maintaining a clean and safe environment, and work well as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your resume and availability.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.