About this role
Who we are
Pine Lakes Animal Hospital is Hiring a Part-Time Kennel Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Kennel Assistant
Status: Part-Time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 2 pm - 6 pm, 5-day work week; weekend: Sat pm- Sun am / pm
Experience: Entry-level; no veterinary experience required
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options (full-time only); up to three weeks of paid parental leave (full-time only); generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays (full-time only), an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Love animals and dream of a future in veterinary medicine? This is the perfect place to start!
Pine Lakes Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Kennel Assistant to join our team part-time. This entry-level role is a great fit for anyone who loves animals and wants to explore a career in veterinary medicine.
No veterinary experience? No problem! We’re looking for a Kennel Assistant with a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for animal care. We’ll help you learn the rest.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Get your foot in the door. Start building a career in the veterinary field from day one.
- Hands-on experience. As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll gain real, practical experience caring for dogs and cats.
- Learn from the pros. Work alongside and learn from our veterinary team.
- Make a difference every day. Your care helps pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved.
- No experience needed. Bring your positive attitude and eagerness to learn, and we’ll take it from there.
What You’ll Do
- Provide loving, attentive care to our patients
- Clean and sanitize kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces
- Help with feeding, walking, bathing, and monitoring animals
- Assist the veterinary team with daily tasks and patient care
- Help create a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for pets and their people
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
- A reliable, responsible approach and an eagerness to learn
- Comfort working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments
- A positive, team-player attitude
- Attention to detail and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
- An interest in learning more about veterinary medicine
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift [Weight] lbs with assistance
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re an animal lover ready to start your journey in veterinary medicine, we’d love to hear from you. Come be the Kennel Assistant who helps every pet at Pine Lakes Animal Hospital feel at home.
Apply today and join the team at Pine Lakes Animal Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Pine Lakes Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.