Kennel Assistant

Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! We are looking for a compassionate, dependable animal lover to help provide exceptional care for our patients and maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both our medical team and the pets entrusted to our care. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work, thrives in a team environment, and is passionate about animal welfare. Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role: Safely handle and restrain patients using Fear Free techniques  Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital environment, including cleaning kennels, laundry, sweeping, and vacuuming   Feed and provide fresh water to hospitalized pets   Walk and exercise patients   Restock supplies and monitor inventory levels   Ensure the comfort, safety, and overall well-being of all animals in our care   Assist the medical team with outpatient and surgical procedures, including patient monitoring   Support daily hospital operations and collaborate with team members to provide outstanding patient care What You'll Bring: Previous experience working with animals is required  Previous cleaning or custodial experience preferred   The physical ability to lift and move large pets and equipment, as well as remain active throughout the shift   A positive attitude and strong team mentality—smiles and laughter are highly encouraged!   Reliability and the ability to work independently   A willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary field   A passion for providing gentle, compassionate care to every patient  Please note: References, background checks, and drug testing are required. Benefits: Paid time off  Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Employee discounts   Flexible scheduling   401(k) with company match   Training and career development opportunities  If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you! Join the team at Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center and help us provide exceptional care to pets and the people who love them. About Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center, located in the historic Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, is a premier animal hospital providing a full range of medical care with preventive medicine and vaccinations, routine dental care and dental treatment procedures, soft-tissue surgery, including laparoscopic techniques, nutritional and behavioral counseling, and advanced diagnostics (ultrasound, endoscopy).  We are passionate about client education and dedicated to providing the best medical care possible to our small animal patients – and the occasional exotic pet patient, too! Our practice has been certified in the latest Fear Free® methods to reduce anxiety in pets. Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center proudly partners with Innovetive Petcare. Equal Opportunity Employer Policy Doc-Side Veterinary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.