Kennel Assistant
About this role
Carver Lake Veterinary Center is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
In this role, you will focus on janitorial and housekeeping duties, ensuring 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.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who may not have prior veterinary experience but are excited about the industry. Candidates must be reliable, friendly, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule and compensation:
- Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 per hour, for each hour worked
- This is a part-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Wednesdays, Fridays and every third Saturday.
Full-time Benefits Package*:
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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 experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred
- Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background
- A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
- Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment
- Dependability and attention to detail
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession
Why choose Carver Lake Veterinary Center?
Carver Lake Veterinary Center has been a local favorite since our founding 1996. Our growing, four-doctor team is supported by long-term CVTs and a cross-trained support staff. Our doctors have a range of experience and hold special interests in advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, and behavior. At CLVC, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care, fantastic team collaboration, and excellent tools and equipment. We have upheld the high standards of our AAHA-Accreditation since 2002, understand the unique needs of our feline patients, and have a great community reputation (we were even voted Neighborhood Favorite multiple times!) We primarily see small animals, however, we’re also well-equipped to treat small mammals and exotic pets.
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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.
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.