Kennel Assistant

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Chesapeake, VA Until 8/22/2026 First posted May 22, 2026 Last posted May 22, 2026
Job description

Edinburg Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

•  Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
•  Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $14.00-$16.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full time position.

Hours:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday- 7:30AM-7PM

  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6 PM

  • Fridays- 7:30 AM-5PM
  • Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1 PM 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
  • Document treatments, activities, and observations.
  • Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
  • Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
  • Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
  • Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
  • Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
  • Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
  • Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
  • Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
  • Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications:

  • Passion for animals and their well-being
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

 

 

About this role

Summary

Assist with animal care, feeding, cleaning, medication, and customer service in veterinary environment

Job title

Kennel Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

animal care

Location requirements

Chesapeake, VA, on-site only, full-time schedule

Salary

$14.00-$16.00 per hour, based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

passion for animalsmulti-taskingorganizationattention to detail

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

animal careveterinary support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chesapeake, VA, USA

On-site City