Kennel Assistant

Pet Vet Care Centers' Godspeed Animal Care is currently seeking Kennel Assistant to join our team!

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Join our team as a Kennel Assistant who supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.

Godspeed Animal Care in Williamsburg, Virginia has a remarkable origin story — founded in 1995 as a housecall practice, it expanded into a full brick-and-mortar clinic in 2001, and in 2005 added the adjacent St. Francis Pet Resort & Rehabilitation Center, creating a truly comprehensive pet care campus. Today, the campus offers luxury boarding, rehabilitation therapy, professional grooming, obedience training, doggy daycare, and a pet boutique alongside exceptional clinical veterinary care — making it a one-of-a-kind destination for pets and their families.

Why Join Us:

• Join a team that values reliable, responsible, and detail-oriented individuals who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
• Correctly prioritizes tasks
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
  
  Performs other duties as assigned
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications (Required)

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Previous experience working in a veterinary hospital, animal care, kennel, or similar professional animal-care setting.

Schedule
:
Roughly 11AM-9PM but may change as business needs change.

What We Offer
We care…