Westside Pet Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.

In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies.

This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.

This is a part-time position, with a 2pm – 5:30pm schedule and availability needed Monday – Friday.

Required qualifications and skillset:

• no kennel or animal handling experience required but is preferred
• Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training

• Proficiency in the following skills:
• Animal handling, feeding, cleaning
• Observing of behavior, and knowing when to alert a veterinarian or technician about a change in one of the patients
• Hospital cleanliness

About Westside Pet Hospital:

We’ve built our Bend, OR veterinary practice upon a foundation of warmth, friendliness, and family. We take an extremely thorough approach to animal health care because we believe in treating the whole pet – body, mind, and spirit. As such, our services feature a balance of conventional medicine and alternative treatment options, including acupuncture. Our two-doctor practice is open Monday-Friday, and we have a fully equipped, new facility. We are a great fit for someone looking to join a small, yet busy, general practice with a great team.

We look forward to hearing from you!