Kennel Assistant Jobs

Boyd Lake Veterinary Clinic is an animal care facility in Loveland, Colorado. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep their pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and good exercise. We stay on top of the latest advance in veterinary technology and above all, remember that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today.

A Day In The Life Of a Kennel Assistant

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital.

• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Short Term Disability
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Pay range of $12.56-$17.25/hr. based on experience
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).