Kennel Assistant
Innovetive PetcareGroup
Rogers, AR Posted recently
- $15.00 to $16.00 per hour
- Full time
- Flexible scheduling
- GP
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off
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About this job
This is a hands-on animal care role where your attention, teamwork, and compassion make a difference every day. Previous veterinary experience is welcome but not required—we're happy to train someone with the right attitude and a genuine interest in animal care.
What You'll Do
- Provide food, fresh water, walks, and appropriate exercise for dogs and cats.
- Deliver compassionate care and safe handling for animals of different sizes and temperaments.
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas.
- Observe patients for changes in appetite, behavior, or condition and report concerns to the medical team.
- Wash bedding and linens and keep patient care areas clean, organized, and stocked.
- Assist Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians with basic animal handling and daily hospital tasks.
- Follow hospital protocols for patient care, sanitation, and safety.
What We're Looking For
- Previous animal care or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required
- Experience in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, shelter, rescue, daycare, or similar setting is helpful
- Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine
- Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication and observation skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform physically active tasks throughout the workday
- Comfortable working in a busy veterinary hospital environment
- Weekend and holiday availability may be required based on hospital needs
Job Benefits
You'll work alongside Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Assistants while gaining valuable experience in:- Animal handling and patient care
- Kennel and hospital sanitation
- Patient observation and monitoring
- Veterinary hospital operations
Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process and are based on the position's employment status and eligibility.
Available benefits may include:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- 401(k) with company match
- Training and career development opportunities
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Listed pay $15.00 to $16.00 per hour ($31,200 to $33,280 a year at 2,080 hours). That is about the US median of $15.46 an hour for kennel and animal care staff. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Kennel and animal care pay guide
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