Job description
Pontchartrain Animal Hospital ** ** is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.
In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.
This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $**12-14 **per hour, for each hour worked
Part-Time Schedule Requirements:
- Every Saturday: 6:00 PM until boarding duties are completed.
- Every Sunday: 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM until boarding duties are completed.
- Holiday availability required.
- Occasional Saturday morning shifts as needed.
Full-time Benefits Package:*
- 401k - with company match beginning 2027
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
Your qualifications:
- 1+ years of veterinary kennel, boarding, daycare, or related animal care experience preferred (FFA/4-H welcomed)
- Passion for animal care with safe handling and restraint of dogs and cats
- Experience with boarding care, medication administration, walking, kennel/cage maintenance, and housekeeping
- Ability to assist with patient restraint, light technical tasks, and accurate record-keeping
- Strong observation, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork
- Dependable with a positive attitude and ability to meet the physical demands of the role
Why choose Pontchartrain Animal Hospital?
We’re a 4-doctor, full-service small animal practice with a supportive team that loves to celebrate milestones, laugh, and create a positive workplace. . Work in a fast-paced, engaging practice with a wide variety of cases that will keep your skills sharp and your days rewarding.
At Pontchartrain Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be deeply rooted in our community and committed to building lasting relationships with our clients. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and want to join a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you.
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Pay Range
$12 - $14 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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