Kennel Assistant

Job overview

The Kennel Assistant works onsite in Edgewood, NM, under the supervision of a doctor of veterinary medicine. Compensation is not specified. The position supports patient care in the veterinary hospital. The role maintains clean, stocked animal housing and hospital areas to help control disease and support patient care. It also monitors patients while completing assigned duties and assists veterinary assistants when called upon.

What you'll do

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, and stalls
• clean other hospital areas to control disease
• wash and sterilize food and water bowls
• launder towels and blankets
• patrol hospital grounds and remove trash and stool material
• maintain stocked and clean areas
• monitor patients while performing duties
• assist veterinary assistants when called for, including bringing patients to the treatment area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel assistant

edgewood nm

east mountain veterinary service

veterinary hospital

animal care

kennel cleaning

patient monitoring

hospital sanitation

laundry

12–14-hour shifts

three days per week

veterinary field

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays and paid time off are available to full-time staff.

Why this role

Three 12–14-hour shifts per week; ability to lift more than 50 pounds and meet physical requirements is needed. Paid holidays and paid time off are available to full-time staff.

About the employer

East Mountain Veterinary Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.