Kennel Assistant

Lakefield Veterinary Group

2d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in supporting gold-standard patient care at PSVSE by ensuring all hospitalized and visiting pets have a clean, safe, and compassionate environment. This entry-level position focuses on patient comfort, hospital cleanliness, and supporting the medical team through daily cleaning, restocking, and animal handling tasks.

Requirements

Experience in animal care or customer service preferred, but not required — we train!
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Basic written and verbal communication skills
Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered mindset
Ability to handle dogs and cats of all sizes safely and calmly
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
Good organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Accountability and reliability in completing assigned tasks
Willingness to learn, take direction, and support medical staff
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
Regular walking, standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motions
Exposure to animals, cleaning agents, noise, and hospital environments
Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted; 50 lbs with assistance
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

Foster a culture built on PSVSE’s core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Gold-Standard Patient Care
Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, treatment areas, and exam rooms following hospital sanitation protocols
Provide clean bedding, fresh water, and comfort items for each patient
Assist with walking dogs and helping with patient movement as requested by the medical team
Support patient care by maintaining laundry, keeping treatment and ICU areas stocked, and ensuring supplies are readily available
Monitor patient comfort and alert technicians or veterinarians to any concerns regarding behavior, appetite, or elimination
Maintain organization and cleanliness in all animal care, treatment, and back-of-house areas
Notify Inventory Manager when supplies run low and assist with simple maintenance tasks when needed
Support a hospital environment that promotes teamwork, inclusion, and compassionate care
Follow all hospital policies, safety guidelines, and animal handling procedures
Perform other duties as assigned to support overall patient care and hospital operation