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Description
Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!
Are you passionate about animals and looking for a long-term opportunity to provide care and companionship to pets? We are seeking a dedicated Kennel & Daycare Attendant to join our team!
Please Note: This is NOT a seasonal position—apply only if you’re looking for a long-term role.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
Kennel Duties:
- Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning, and exercise
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kennel environment
- Assist with bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
- Monitor animal health and behavior, reporting concerns to veterinary staff
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with animal handling during examinations and procedures when needed
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and treatment
Daycare Duties (in addition to kennel responsibilities):
- Supervise and engage in one-on-one playtime with dogs of all breeds and temperaments
- Provide socialization, attention, and mental stimulation for our guests
- Administer food and treats as requested
- Manage laundry for the hospital and transport it to our 24-hour location
- Check in and check out guests for boarding and daycare
What You'll Bring:
✅ Previous experience working with animals preferred
✅ Knowledge of basic animal care and handling techniques
✅ Familiarity with veterinary terminology/procedures is a plus
✅ Physically capable of handling heavy lifting and demanding tasks
✅ Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and career development
About West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, in Huntington, NY, is a 24-hour full-service animal and pet emergency center providing veterinary wellness care, general veterinary medical care, pet emergency, and critical care, and pet specialty care including cardiology, clinical pathology, dentistry, HD CT Imaging, integrative medicine, internal medicine, oncology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to surgical and diagnostic care, we treat pets with the best personalized veterinary medical care at our state-of-the-art veterinary medical facility.
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are passionate about pets and have 6 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. We are a part of the West Hills Animal Hospital family of practices, including:
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are passionate about pets and have 6 locations staffed with experienced veterinarians, technicians, specialists, and rehabilitation professionals. We are a part of the West Hills Animal Hospital family of practices, including:
- Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
- Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
- Court Square Animal Hospital
- West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency 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.