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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

Do you love animals and want to build experience in veterinary medicine? All Pets Animal Hospital is looking for a reliable, compassionate Kennel Assistant to help care for the dogs and cats who stay with us for boarding, hospitalization, treatment, and recovery.

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
Requirements
  • 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
Training and career development opportunities are available.

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
Apply today to join the All Pets Animal Hospital Rogers team in Rogers, Arkansas!

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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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