Job Description
The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients who require an overnight stay and is responsible for feeding, watering, bathing, and exercising all animals according to their schedule and needs.
Job Requirements
Skills • Physical Demands: An employee in this position must have a sense of compassion & caring for animals, be able to lift approximately 50 pounds, and walk dogs of up to 130 pounds.
Essential Functions • Provide compassionate care for pets • Monitor and report physical signs of hospitalized, boarded pets • Maintain hospital facilities, including cleaning cages, runs, boarding area, break room, and bathroom • Feed and care for hospitalized, boarded pets as needed • Must be comfortable handling dogs, cats, and occasionally other small animals • Exercise hospitalized, boarded dogs as needed • Bathe pets as needed, required • Maintain laundry • Wash and sanitize pet dishes • Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Basic Qualifications
• Prior experience with animals, personal or professional, required • Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services, preferred • Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details • Work Authorization required for candidates under 18 years of age
Hours & Pay
Typical shifts: 6:30am-8:30am or 4:30pm-7:00pm Compensation range for this position: $15-16.50 Depending on experience Accepting applications through 3/15/26 or until the position is filled.
About National Veterinary Associates
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, were on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion, so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.
At NVA, were committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program, including:
• Medical, dental, vision • 401k with employer match • Paid time off, including sick time, for all eligible employees
The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorados Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Location: Golden, Colorado, United States
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