Kennel Assistant at VetnCare – El Dorado Hills, California

Kennel Assistant

Insight Veterinary Wellness Center | El Dorado Hills, CA

Full-time | ER

Are you someone who loves animals and enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? Join our team at Insight Veterinary Wellness Center, a hybrid hospital providing both Emergency and Primary Care services. We’re looking for a dedicated Kennel Assistant to help care for our patients, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support our clinical team.

Schedule

• 3x12s, Sat-Mon 3pm-4am OR Wed-Fri 3pm-4am (swing shift)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for patients, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring comfort (patient husbandry)
• Safely handle and restrain animals as needed for treatments or movement
• Assist the veterinary team with basic treatments and diagnostics
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces
• Stock and organize supplies in treatment and care areas
• Perform laundry and general upkeep of the facility
• Support team members with additional tasks as needed and maintain a positive, can-do attitude

About You

• Animal experience preferred but not required - we will train the right person!
• Compassionate communicator with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $20-$22 per hour (+current shift differential rate)
• Supportive, close-knit culture with opportunities for learning and growth

About Insight Veterinary Wellness Center

• Team: 8 DVMs, 6 RVTs, 29 Support staff
• Facilities: 2 ORs, dental suite, radiology, ultrasound, PRP, Cellfie, in-house lab, Ligasure & cautery
• A hybrid hospital with both Emergency and Primary Care services
• Access to visiting specialists and one of the few community blood banks in California
• A collaborative, supportive workplace that values teamwork, excellent patient care, and professional development

If you’re ready to join a supportive team where your role truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.