Kennel Assistant

We're looking for an enthusiastic, reliable individual to join our veterinary team!

In this role, you'll help provide excellent care for our patients while supporting the daily operations of our hospital. Responsibilities include:

• Feeding and watering animals according to schedules
• Caring for pets during their stay in our facility
• Safely controlling and restraining animals as needed
• Cleaning, changing, and disinfecting cages, runs, and animal housing areas
• Sanitizing animal rooms, hallways, and equipment
• Exercising and walking animals
• Transferring animals between treatment, boarding, and hospital areas
• Cleaning and stocking hospital supplies
• Supporting doctors, technicians, and reception staff as needed

We're looking for someone who is a team player, takes initiative, and can work independently when needed. Animal handling experience is a plus, but no prior work experience is required. We are happy to train the right candidate!

If you love animals, aren't afraid of hard work, and want to be part of a passionate, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Apply today!

Hiring Manager: Beth Miranda
Acoaxet Veterinary Clinic

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

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