Kennel Assistant

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Newburgh, NY, USA
In-Office
16-18 Hourly
Entry level
Pet
The Role
Provide daily hands-on care for veterinary patients and boarders: feeding, watering, walking, bathing, cleaning, handling/restraint, monitoring behavior, and reporting concerns to medical staff. Support the veterinary team with patient care tasks, maintain a safe and clean environment, and follow background and drug screening requirements.
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Join Our Team at Newburgh Veterinary Hospital as a Kennel Assistant!
Do you have a passion for animals and love providing top-notch care? We’re looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our amazing team. In this role, you’ll be hands-on in the daily care of our patients and boarders—ensuring they are happy, healthy, and well cared for.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
  • Provide daily care for patients and boarders, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and cleaning.
  • Safely handle and restrain pets when needed.
  • Monitor pet behavior and overall well-being, reporting any concerns to medical staff.
  • Support the veterinary team with patient care and treatment needs.
  • Create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for every pet in our care.

What You'll Bring:
  • Prior animal care experience (kennel, shelter, vet clinic, or similar).
  • Physical ability to lift/move large pets and equipment.
  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently.
  • Compassionate and attentive to pets’ needs, with the ability to recognize signs of stress or illness.
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude—smiles and laughter encouraged!
  • Willingness to learn and grow in the veterinary field.
  • Must pass reference checks, background check, and drug screening.

Benefits:
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee discounts on veterinary services
  • Flexible scheduling
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Ongoing training and career development
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, apply today to become our newest Kennel Assistant!

About
Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a dedicated support team to help veterinary practices prosper and grow. We run a successful business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better work-life balance, a strong, supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with an unparalleled team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and administrative staff at our clinics to the driven support team in our home office, our team is passionate about pet health. We are a culture-first company, working to redefine the veterinary lifestyle to allow professionals to advance through their veterinary medicine careers without burning out. We don’t just talk about it; we live it!Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Innovetive Petcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skills Required

  • Prior animal care experience (kennel, shelter, vet clinic, or similar)
  • Physical ability to lift and move large pets and equipment
  • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently
  • Ability to safely handle and restrain pets when needed
  • Ability to monitor pet behavior and recognize signs of stress or illness
  • Compassionate, team-oriented attitude
  • Willingness to learn and grow in the veterinary field
  • Must pass reference checks, background check, and drug screening
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We make life easy for veterinary practices. By assisting with the business side of your practice, veterinarians and teams are empowered to provide exceptional patient care. A fulfilling workplace culture is a critical foundation for hospital growth: happier employees do better work, which leads to better patient care. Exceeding client expectations transform into business results. By providing great benefits and career development opportunities, we can help your staff explore their passions and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Because of this, your practice will be positioned to provide better medicine to even more patients.

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