Kennel Assistant, Animal Emergency and Specialty Center

Animal Emergency and Specialty Center - Poulsbo, WA Kennel Assistant - (Full Time, On Site) Compensation: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour Job Description

Would you like to be part of a groundbreaking opportunity to be part of a growing hospital that has recently built a new 12,000 sq ft state of the art Emergency and Specialty Hospital? Animal Emergency and Specialty Center has an opportunity for you!

Our culture is driven by our mission and values. Our team is dedicated to being available for families during their pets’ unexpected, difficult times and providing quality, compassionate, and professional care. We believe that teamwork, communication, and transparency are vital and encourage a dynamic of trust, respect, and integrity.

You are dependable, detail‑oriented professional with prior cleaning experience; experience in an animal care or veterinary setting is a plus. You are self‑motivated, organized, flexible, and willing to jump in wherever needed to support the team. This role requires physical ability to frequently bend, stoop, walk, stand for extended periods, use small ladders, and lift up to 45 pounds. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, multitask effectively, and communicate clearly with team members and clients.

You remain composed during stressful or emotional situations and demonstrate strong time management skills.

• A support team always willing to lend a helping hand.
• A welcoming environment where team members can feel safe to ask questions and learn from coworkers and doctors.
• An environment where you will be fully utilized for your skills and abilities.
• Growth & development opportunities.

Full Time Day shift 8am‑6pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, Mon

• Laundry – Regular, Surgical, and Isolation
• Cleaning kennels and runs
• Cleaning surgical suite(s)
• Medical instrument care and cleaning
• General cleaning, sweeping, and mopping
• Washing dishes, food bowls, etc.
• Bathroom cleanliness and restocking
• Removal of all trash and recyclables from the hospital
• Unpacking supply orders and restocking hospital supplies
• Detailed and deep cleaning on a regular basis

• Competitive Wage, including holiday and call‑in pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Pet Discount
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For more information about our hospital, visit our website

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.