A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
Overview Pitman Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team for an evening position. This is an entry-level support position that plays an important role in keeping our hospital clean, stocked, organized, and ready for the next day. While you'll have opportunities to work around animals and assist our veterinary technicians, a large part of this position involves cleaning and maintaining the hospital.
Important:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old. This is an evening position, and the Kennel Assistant will be responsible for completing closing cleaning duties independently after the rest of the team has left for the evening. What You'll Do Clean and disinfect exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, cages, and other areas of the hospital Sweep, mop, vacuum, take out trash, and perform general cleaning throughout the hospital Wash, dry, fold, and put away hospital laundry Clean and maintain dishes, bowls, and other hospital items Restock supplies throughout the hospital Keep storage and work areas clean and organized Assist veterinary technicians with basic tasks as needed Help safely restrain dogs and cats for examinations, treatments, and procedures when requested Complete end-of-day cleaning and closing responsibilities Make sure designated areas of the hospital are clean, stocked, and ready for the following day What We're Looking For The right person for this position is someone who: Is at least 18 years old Is dependable and punctual Is comfortable working independently Is comfortable being around and handling both dogs and cats Is willing to clean — cleaning is a major part of this position Pays attention to detail and takes pride in doing a job thoroughly Can follow instructions and established hospital procedures Is comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary hospital Can be trusted to complete responsibilities without constant supervision Is willing to jump in and help the team wherever needed Is comfortable being on their feet and performing physical tasks throughout the shift Previous veterinary experience is not required. We are willing to train the right person. Reliability, maturity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are more important to us than previous experience. About the Position This is an evening role at Pitman Animal Hospital. During the earlier portion of the shift, the Kennel Assistant works alongside our veterinary team and helps keep the hospital running smoothly. As the hospital closes for the evening, the focus shifts to cleaning, restocking, and preparing the building for the following day. Because this employee will spend a portion of the evening working independently in the hospital, we are specifically looking for someone mature, responsible, and comfortable working on their own. If you enjoy working around animals, don't mind getting your hands dirty, and like the satisfaction of leaving things clean, organized, and ready to go, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$16.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance
