Careers

About the Role

Join Bayside Animal Hospital as a Kennel Assistant!

Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding job in a caring and dynamic environment? We are seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary hospital team!

Schedule: Full-time and part-time positions available. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing daily care, feeding, and exercise for animals
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment for all animals
• Assisting with bathing and grooming as needed
• Monitoring the health and behavior of animals and reporting any concerns to the veterinary staff
• Supporting the team with general cleaning and maintenance tasks around the hospital

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine love for animals and a desire to work in a veterinary setting
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately
• Strong attention to detail and excellent observational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as part of a rotating schedule
• Previous experience in animal care is a plus but not required—we’re willing to train the right candidate!

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners
• Work in a supportive and friendly team environment
• Potential for growth and learning within the veterinary field

Financial Benefits: 

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program 

Wellness Benefits: 

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• 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)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 
• Pet discounts on services and products 
• Pet food discount program 

Workplace Benefits: 

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance 

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

If you’re ready to join a dedicated team and help provide the best care for our animal patients, we’d love to hear from you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Bayside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.