Kennel Assistant

About the role

Carver Lake Veterinary Center is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. The Kennel team is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Focusing on janitorial and housekeeping duties, ensuring kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas are sanitized and well-stocked with supplies.
• Working in a fast-paced environment, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Wednesdays, Fridays, and every third Saturday.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred.
• Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding/doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background.
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred.
• Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding/doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background.
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.

Skills

• Self-driven and detail-oriented.
• Organized and committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.

Benefits

• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k - with company match beginning 2027.
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law.
• Personal pet discount.

Pay

Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 per hour, for each hour worked.

Schedule

This is a part-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Wednesdays, Fridays, and every third Saturday.

Benefits Package

• Full-time Benefits Package includes:
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401k - with company match beginning 2027.
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law.
• Personal pet discount.

Why Choose Us?

Carver Lake Veterinary Center has been a local favorite since our founding in 1996. Our growing, multi-doctor team is supported by long-term CVTs and a cross-trained support staff. Our doctors have a range of experience and hold special interests in advanced diagnostics, internal medicine, and behavior. At CLVC, you can expect state-of-the-art medical care, fantastic team collaboration, and excellent tools and equipment. We have upheld the high standards of our AAHA-Accreditation since 2002, understand the unique needs of our feline patients, and have a great community reputation (we were even voted Neighborhood Favorite multiple times!). We primarily see small animals, however, we are also well-equipped to treat small mammals and exotic pets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.