Kennel Assistant — Eastgate Animal Hospital

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant — Eastgate Animal Hospital role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH. Compensation is listed at $13–$15 per hour. Eastgate Animal Hospital provides veterinary care to the Cincinnati, Mt. Carmel, and Clermont communities. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians by caring for pets, maintaining clean facilities and equipment, and helping with daily hospital tasks. The role includes feeding, walking, handling, and monitoring animals, as well as communicating professionally with clients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Feed animals as directed and record appetite, water intake, and waste production
• monitor pets for unusual conditions or distress
• assist with restraint
• clean and sanitize cages, runs, wards, equipment, and facilities
• maintain laundry and bedding
• walk patients according to schedule
• prioritize tasks
• communicate services and health recommendations to clients
• handle difficult or aggressive patients safely.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

animal care

veterinary hospital

pet handling

feeding and walking

hospital cleaning

cincinnati oh

eastgate animal hospital

petvet care centers

$13–$15 per hour

part-time

fridays and sundays

some saturdays

pet discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support and EAP
• continuing education stipends and career development resources.

Why this role

Part-time schedule includes Fridays and Sundays and some Saturdays; additional shifts may be available when staff take PTO.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.