Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant - SAGE San Francisco

Location: SAGE Veterinary Centers – San Francisco, CA

Compensation: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour

The Kennel Assistant plays a key role in supporting our clinical team and ensuring high-quality care for our patients. This position involves direct patient care and maintenance of a clean, safe, and well-organized hospital environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

• Maintain hospital cleanliness, including kennels, runs, laundry, and dishwashing
• Provide basic patient care such as feeding and monitoring feeding schedules
• Assist in keeping treatment and exam rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Support veterinarians and technicians by performing tasks as directed
• Follow protocols and maintain a safe, sanitary environment for all animals and staff

• Basic understanding of animal care, handling, and restraint techniques
• Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions accurately
• Demonstrated reliability, organization, and time management skills
• Comfortable multitasking and adapting in a dynamic work environment
• Prior experience in a veterinary hospital or boarding facility is preferred, but not required

Full-time benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Accrued paid time off and vacation
• Uniforms provided

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.