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Kennel Assistant

Burlingame Family Pet HospitalBurlingame, CA, US

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Job Description

Burlingame Family Pet Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel staff play an essential role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff. This role is a great entry point for those interested in building a career in veterinary medicine, with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

This is a closing position, responsible for ensuring the hospital is clean, secure, and ready for the next day. You will help to ensure kennels, common areas, and treatment spaces sanitized and fully stocked with supplies. You will also provide compassionate care for boarding cats and dogs, including feeding, walking, cleaning enclosures, administering medications, monitoring their well-being, and recording observations about their condition or behavior. In addition, you may assist our veterinary team with technician tasks such as safely handling patients, helping with procedures, and providing support during exams or treatments.

This position is perfect for someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, and is eager to start a career working with animals. Those who are enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program or are pursuing becoming a DVM are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time position with a 5 / 8 schedule that includes evening shifts and requires weekend availability.

Full-time benefits and compensation

Compensation : $21-23 per hour, for each hour worked
Shift differential : Additional $2 / hr on weekends and weekdays after 7pm
Health package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance with option of United Healthcare or Kaiser Permanente
Life insurance, disability, and 401k options
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
Personal pet discount
Uniform allowance
Professional growth opportunities

Minimum qualifications and skill set :

Previous kennel or animal handling experience is desired

Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training

About our hospital :

At Burlingame Family Pet Hospital, we provide a complete range of services to companion animals in the California Bay Area. We’re equipped to perform soft-tissue surgery, general wellness, urgent care, dentistry, orthopedics, and more out of our state-of-the-art surgical suite. Our 5 doctors are well-equipped with digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, all computerized records (Evet / Pulse), and most of all, a talented and committed support staff team.

We are conveniently located near BART, CalTrain, and bus routes, offering easy access for employees who commute by public transportation.

To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors : the applicant’s education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.

During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.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.

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Kennel Assistant • Burlingame, CA, US