Kennel Assistant
VCA Animal HospitalsMinnesota, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
30000 - 36000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. https://bit.ly/vcaprivacy https://bit.ly/vcalegal
Job Description
Part-time or full-time position available for a Kennel Assistant to care for pets in a boarding facility. Position involves feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, cats, and other companion animals. AAHA accredited facility uses low-stress handling techniques.
Requirements
- Ability to follow low stress handling techniques
- Able to work independently and without supervision
- Has an upbeat and outgoing personality with ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Enjoys working with people and able to effectively communicate with clients in person, over the phone and electronically
- High attention to detail
- Able to work in a fast paced environment and multi-task
- Comfortable using a windows-based computer software program
- Flexible schedule including weekend, evening and holiday hours
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to lift 40#
- Reliable transportation
- Ok with cleaning for up to 60% of their shift
Benefits
- Generous pet care discounts for your own pet
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days
- 401(k)
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