Kennel Assistant - Full-Time

Bossier

Kennel Assistant - Full-Time ============================ **Department:**Boarding **Employment Type:**Full Time **Location:**Bossier City, Louisiana **Compensation:**$10.00 - $13.00 / hour ### Description Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career in veterinary medicine? Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking individual who loves caring for pets and thrives in a fast-paced veterinary environment. As a Kennel Assistant, you'll play an important role in providing exceptional care to our hospitalized patients and boarding pets while supporting our veterinary team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming facility. ### Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role: * Provide daily care for hospitalized patients and boarding pets * Feed, water, and monitor pets for comfort and well-being * Walk dogs and assist with exercise and enrichment activities * Bathe pets and maintain cleanliness and hygiene * Clean kennels, treatment areas, laundry, and hospital spaces * Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or health concerns * Safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments * Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians as needed * Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary hospital environment ### What You'll Bring: * Passion for animal care and client service * Ability to work in a fast-paced veterinary or boarding environment * Strong attention to detail and reliability * Comfortable standing, walking, lifting, and working around animals throughout the day * Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills * Previous kennel, boarding, daycare, or veterinary experience is a plus, but not required ### Benefits: We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can grow your career in veterinary medicine while making a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families. * Paid time off (PTO) * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company match * Flexible scheduling options * Employee discounts * Training and career development opportunities * Supportive and collaborative team culture * Opportunity to grow within veterinary medicine * Hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats * Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for every day