Kennel Assistant

Do you love animals and want to build experience in veterinary medicine? All Pets Animal Hospital is looking for a reliable, compassionate Kennel Assistant to help care for the dogs and cats who stay with us for boarding, hospitalization, treatment, and recovery. This is a hands-on animal care role where your attention, teamwork, and compassion make a difference every day.

Previous veterinary experience is welcome but not required—we're happy to train someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in animal care. Provide food, fresh water, walks, and appropriate exercise for dogs and cats. Deliver compassionate care and safe handling for animals of different sizes and temperaments.

Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas. Observe patients for changes in appetite, behavior, or condition and report concerns to the medical team. Wash bedding and linens and keep patient care areas clean, organized, and stocked. Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and daily hospital tasks.

Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety. Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required Experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, shelter, rescue, daycare, or similar setting is helpful Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn Strong attention to detail and cleanliness Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication and observation skills Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically active tasks throughout the workday Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs You'll work alongside Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants while gaining valuable experience in: Animal handling and patient care Kennel and hospital sanitation Patient observation and monitoring Veterinary hospital operations Training and career development opportunities are available.

Compensation

and benefits will be discussed during the interview process and are based on the position's employment status and eligibility. Available benefits may include: Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible scheduling 401(k) with company match Training and career development opportunities Apply today to join the All Pets Animal Hospital Rogers team in Rogers, Arkansas!