Kennel Assistant

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant role is onsite in Huntington, NY. Pay is $17 per hour. The role supports animal care at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, including hospitalized, boarding, and daycare animals. The assistant provides daily care, monitors animal well-being, and maintains clean and safe animal areas. The work also supports veterinary staff, boarding and daycare guests, and pet owners in a busy hospital environment.

What you'll do

• Feed, clean, exercise, and monitor animals
• walk and handle dogs
• maintain kennels, cages, patient rooms, and care areas
• assist with basic grooming
• report health or behavior concerns
• administer medications and treatments as directed
• maintain care records
• supervise play and provide enrichment
• assist with check-in and check-out
• complete laundry and sanitation tasks
• support veterinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

animal care

veterinary hospital

dogs and cats

boarding

daycare

patient care

huntington ny

west hills animal hospital

flexible schedules

employee discounts

$17/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, training, and career development.

Why this role

Previous animal care experience is preferred but not required; availability for day and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

About the employer

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.