• Kennel Assistant

    VCA Animal Hospitals (Newark, DE)


    We are seeking a dependable and compassionate **Kennel Assistant** to support our veterinary team by maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients. This role is essential to daily operations and focuses heavily on **weekend care and facility support** . The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, is detail-oriented, and understands the importance of cleanliness and patient comfort.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and treatment areas

    + Provide basic care for hospitalized and boarding animals (feeding, watering, walking, medicating and monitoring comfort)

    + Assist with laundry, dishes, and general clinic cleanliness

    + Observe animals for signs of illness, stress, or injury and report concerns to medical staff

    + Safely handle animals following clinic protocols

    + Restock supplies and assist with end-of-day cleaning duties

    + Follow all safety, sanitation, and infection-control guidelines

    Required Qualifications

    + Ability to work **weekends.**

    + Occasional holidays and nights are a plus.

    + Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments

    + Ability to stand, walk, do stairs, bend, and lift up to 40lbs

    + Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Previous experience working with animals (kennel, shelter, daycare, veterinary clinic) is preferred but not required

    + Familiarity with veterinary cleaning products and protocols (training provided)

    + Interest in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or animal care

    Benefits (if applicable)

    + Competitive hourly pay

    + Employee pet care discounts

    + Supportive team environment

    + Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary setting

     

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    Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

     

    The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

     

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