Kennel Assistant - Portland, OR

Vista Pet Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Kennel Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 1p-7p (some flexibility)

Vista Pet Hospital is a fast-paced, three-doctor practice committed to providing exceptional care for pets and their families. We are seeking a friendly, motivated, and driven Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time, minimum wage, entry level position with a set schedule of Monday-Friday 1p-7p. 

If you love animals but haven’t worked in veterinary medicine before, this could be the foot in the door for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient comfort in a hygienic environment during treatment and hospitalization, including cleaning kennels, laundry, and other areas, while coming into contact with urine, feces, and other animal bodily fluids.
• Ensure the cleanliness of all hospital areas, including treatment rooms, kennels, surgical and dental suites, restrooms, exam rooms, and break areas.
• Restock supplies, maintain laundry, unpack orders, and maintain general facility cleanliness.
• Assist with instrument cleaning, folding, wrapping, and sterilization following aseptic techniques.
• Ability and interest to learn safe and humane animal restraint techniques for diagnostic procedures, sample collection, medical and surgical procedures.
• Prepare remains for cremation including creating paw prints as needed.
• Maintain external hospital cleanliness (parking lot, sidewalks) and perform seasonal tasks such as shoveling and salting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete multiple tasks within set timeframes with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent punctuality and attendance.
• Passion for animals and empathy for their owners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor and a positive attitude.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Physically able to lift over 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital preferred but not required.

What We Offer:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• 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)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/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!

Think you're the Kennel Assistant we're looking for? Apply today! 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Vista Pet Hospital and VetCor are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.