Kennel Assistant

Seven Bends Veterinary Hospital seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! This is a part‑time position and the ideal candidate will have experience working with animals. If you are passionate about animals and dedicated to exceptional client service, our hospital may be the right fit for you!

Our kennel assistants are responsible for providing care to our boarding patients (cats & dogs) and maintaining the cleanliness of our hospital. This position typically requires evening shifts (4pm - 7pm) and alternating weekend and holiday shifts (7am - 10am and 4pm - 7pm).

Note:
Our hospital and grounds are a smoke‑free, drug‑free, and alcohol‑free workplace.

• Ensure boarding animals are kept clean and well cared for while in our facility
• Feeding and watering boarders
• Administration of medication(s) and records documentation
• Ensure boarding dogs are taken out for bathroom breaks and playtime throughout the day
• Changing litter pans
• Clean and sanitize kennels/cages
• Bathing dogs before discharge from boarding
• Recognize signs of illness in cats and dogs
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization protocols are followed
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel to include: sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, wiping down surfaces, trash collection, washing dishes, laundry, and other deep cleaning tasks as assigned.

• A compassionate nature and a genuine love for animals
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to make clients feel welcome and at ease
• Proficient in using computers and standard office software

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Able to meet physical demand to include sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods and frequently working in a bent or squatting position

We offer pet care benefits and uniform allowance for part‑time employees.

Pay starting at $13.00 per hour

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with employer match, and 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 Colorado's 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.