Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!
Position Details
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Role: Kennel Assistant
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Status: Full-time
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Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
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Schedule: 3–4 day work weeks with rotating Saturday shifts
Benefits Highlights
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Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
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Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts
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Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
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Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Career Working with Pets and a Team That Supports Your Growth?
Chisholm Ridge Pet Hospital is a five-doctor practice seeking a compassionate and motivated Kennel Assistant to join our fantastic team. We are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.
We believe that outstanding patient care starts with a strong team culture. If you are passionate about animals, enjoy learning new skills, and want to be part of a collaborative environment, we would love to meet you.
Why Our Kennel Assistants Love Working Here
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Consistent scheduling that supports work-life balance
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3–4 day work weeks
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Rotating Saturday shifts
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Supportive mentorship and career development opportunities
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Positive and collaborative team environment
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Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
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Meaningful work helping pets and the people who love them
What You’ll Do
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Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques to keep patients safe and comfortable
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Provide compassionate care and support to patients throughout the day
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Assist with daily kennel duties and patient care responsibilities
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Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment
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Support veterinarians and technicians as needed
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Contribute to a positive experience for patients, clients, and team members
What Our Kennel Assistants Bring
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Passion for animal care and veterinary medicine
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Positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
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Confidence in taking ownership of responsibilities
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Desire to grow professionally and support fellow team members
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Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
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Mentorship and support as you continue growing your career
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A workplace culture built around teamwork and positivity
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Opportunities to learn new skills and advance professionally
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Flexible scheduling that supports a healthy work-life balance
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Meaningful opportunities to make a difference every day
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
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A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
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401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
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Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
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529 Savings Plan
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Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
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Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
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Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
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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)
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Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
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Sick Time / Paid Time Off
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Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
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Pet discounts on services and products
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Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
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Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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Professional development opportunities
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Continuing education allowance
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Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
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Six paid holidays (full-time only)
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
