Kennel Assistant

Do animals make your day better?
Do you notice the little things, a nervous tail wag, a quiet purr, or when a pet just needs some extra comfort?

At Eastside Veterinary Associates, we’re looking for compassionate, dependable animal lovers to join our team as a Kennel Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in veterinary medicine, animal care, or working in a fast-paced hospital environment where patient care truly matters.

We are a privately owned, non-corporate small animal practice that has proudly been voted “Best Vet” by 425 Magazine for 14 consecutive years. Our hospitals are clean, modern, team-oriented, and focused on providing exceptional care to both pets and people.

What you’ll love about this role:

• Working hands-on with dogs and cats every day
• Being part of a supportive, collaborative veterinary team
• Gaining experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the field
• Making a direct impact on patient comfort and care

We’re searching for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient with animals
• Dependable and hardworking
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Calm in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and willing to learn
• A positive team player with a strong work ethic

Previous veterinary or animal care experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who has a genuine passion for animal welfare.

Schedule & Location

• Full-time opportunities available
• Primary location: Renton/Newcastle area
• Some flexibility to work at multiple hospital locations may be needed

Responsibilities Include

• Walking, feeding, and caring for hospitalized and boarding pets
• Monitoring patient appetite, behavior, urination, and bowel movements
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces
• Laundry and maintaining clean bedding/towels
• Assisting veterinary assistants, technicians, doctors, and reception staff
• Safely restraining pets when needed
• Recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition
• Maintaining accurate treatment and care records
• Providing compassionate interactions with clients and patients
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital

Ideal Experience

• Veterinary clinic or kennel experience preferred
• Animal handling experience strongly encouraged
• Ability to lift and restrain pets safely
• Comfortable being on your feet and physically active throughout the day

Why Eastside Veterinary Associates?

We believe great medicine starts with a great team culture. We value kindness, accountability, teamwork, humility, and a willingness to grow. If you’re looking for more than “just a job” and want to be part of a team that truly cares, we’d love to meet you.

Eastside Veterinary Associates is a tobacco-free and vape-free workplace.

Please submit your resume and cover letter so we can learn more about you. Qualified applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the hiring process.

Please do not call or fax regarding this position.

Final candidates may be subject to a background check later in the hiring process, consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to fulfill our requirement for non-smoking, non-vaping work place?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• kennel: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Renton, WA 98056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person