Benefits:
Employee discounts
Paid time off
Training & development
Hog Mountain Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Kennel Assistant / Clinic Support team member. This position combines animal care with general clinic-support responsibilities. The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, is comfortable with physical work, takes pride in keeping a clean environment, and can work independently while following established routines.
This position is available full-time or part-time.
What You Will Do Responsibilities include:
Feed, water, walk, and care for boarding pets.
Clean and disinfect runs, cages, and animal-care areas.
Monitor boarding pets and report changes in behavior or condition.
Support daycare activities, including walking and playing with dogs.
Provide basic exit baths for boarding dogs before they go home.
Administer basic oral or topical medications when directed.
Assist the veterinary team with safe animal restraint and positioning when requested.
Help maintain a clean and organized hospital environment.
Vacuum and mop floors.
Empty trash.
Clean and restock bathrooms.
Wipe surfaces and clean windows and doors.
Complete laundry for the entire clinic.
Help clean exam rooms when requested during busy periods.
Complete opening and closing checks for boarding animals and kennel areas.
Weekend Responsibilities
Boarding animals require care seven days a week.
Kennel Assistants participate in a weekend rotation. On an assigned weekend, the typical schedule includes:
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Approximately 1 hour Saturday evening
Approximately 1 hour Sunday morning
Approximately 1 hour Sunday evening
Weekend visits include feeding, walking, cleaning, monitoring boarding pets, and providing basic care as directed.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
Dependable and punctual
Compassionate and patient with animals
Comfortable working with dogs of different sizes and temperaments
Comfortable with physical work and cleaning responsibilities
Observant and attentive to detail
Able to follow instructions and routines consistently
Able to work independently
Willing to help where needed
Team-oriented
Calm around nervous, excited, or difficult animals
Responsible and able to recognize when something needs to be reported to the medical team
Previous experience in a veterinary kennel, boarding facility, animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or similar professional animal-care environment is preferred, but we are willing to consider the right candidate who demonstrates strong dependability, good judgment, comfort with animals, and a willingness to learn.
Schedule Full-time employees generally work four weekdays per week with one weekday off.
Typical weekday shifts are:
7:30 AM-5:30 PM, or
8:00 AM-6:00 PM
with a one-hour lunch.
Part-time schedules are based on hospital needs and agreed availability.
Weekend availability is required as part of the boarding-care rotation.
Physical Requirements
Candidates must be able to:
Stand and walk for extended periods
Bend, kneel, crouch, and reach
Safely handle and walk dogs of different sizes
Perform regular cleaning duties
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
About Hog Mountain Animal Hospital
Hog Mountain Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital focused on providing compassionate veterinary care and creating a positive experience for pets and their owners. Our mission is to empower pet owners so that every visit is designed to be as comforting as it is effective, ensuring that every pet and their owner feels understood and valued.
If you are dependable, enjoy working with animals, and are willing to contribute to both animal care and the cleanliness and organization of the hospital, we would like to hear from you.