Kennel Assistant - Veterinary Hospital | Swing Shift Full-Time | Thursday-Sunday | 4:00 PM-12:30 AM About Us Thank you for your interest in Animal AM Emergency Clinic of Pasadena! We are a busy 24-hour emergency and day practice looking for a dependable and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team. Our hospital provides a mix of scheduled appointments, hospitalized patient care, walk-in emergencies, and surgery. Our Kennel Assistants play an important role in supporting our veterinary team through safe patient handling and restraint, basic patient care, and maintaining a clean, organized hospital environment. This is a hands-on position that involves working directly with dogs and cats of various sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions. We're looking for someone who is reliable, attentive, takes initiative, and is comfortable handling animals while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Position Details Full-time position

Schedule:

Thursday-Sunday, 4:00 PM-12:30 AM Schedule is subject to change based on staffing and hospital needs Training hours may vary from the regular schedule Weekends and holidays required Busy general practice and emergency hospital environment Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate patient handling and restraint during examinations, treatments, diagnostics, and procedures while working alongside the veterinary team. Recognize signs of fear, stress, discomfort, or aggression and use appropriate handling techniques to maintain patient and staff safety. Assist veterinary technicians and assistants with basic patient care, patient transport, and preparation for treatments and procedures. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hospital, including kennels, cages, patient wards, and treatment areas. Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, and maintaining clean bedding. Monitor patients for changes in behavior, comfort, or overall condition and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team. Clean and disinfect equipment, treatment areas, and patient housing according to hospital protocols. Keep up with laundry, dishes, trash removal, and general hospital housekeeping. Restock supplies and maintain organized, well-equipped treatment and patient care areas. Assist with basic procedure setup and cleanup as needed. Work safely and compassionately around hospitalized, emergency, and critical patients. Take initiative in completing daily responsibilities and helping maintain an efficient hospital workflow. What We're Looking For Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary hospital, kennel, boarding facility, or shelter preferred. Comfortable handling and restraining dogs and cats of different sizes, temperaments, and medical conditions. Ability to safely handle and restrain animals while following instructions and hospital safety protocols. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and stay productive in a busy hospital. Willingness to learn, take direction, and work independently when needed. Positive attitude, good communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining good attendance. Comfortable with cleaning responsibilities and the physical demands of the position. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and assist with handling animals weighing 40-50 lbs or more with assistance. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift throughout the shift. Comfortable working in a clinical environment with exposure to blood, bodily fluids, odors, cleaning products, and emergency situations. Compensation & Benefits Starting at $18.57 per hour Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees 401(k) Aflac supplemental insurance options Paid time off (PTO) Employee pet discounts On-the-job training and opportunities for professional growth Join Our Team! This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with animals, is interested in veterinary medicine, and wants to be part of a busy emergency and general practice hospital. We value dependable, hardworking team members who are willing to learn, take initiative, and contribute to excellent patient care.

Learn more about our hospital:

www.aaecp.com Please submit your resume to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.57 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working with animals (kennel, shelter, or veterinary setting)? This role involves cleaning, laundry, and being on your feet most of the shift. Are you comfortable with these duties? Are you comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments, including those that may be fearful or stressed? What interests you in working as a kennel attendant in a veterinary hospital? Are you available to work swing shifts, including weekends and holidays?

Work Location:

In person