Kennel Assistant at Lakefield Veterinary Group

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Compassion, Empathy, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Teamwork, Reliability, Learning, Animal Handling, Confidentiality

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Kennel Assistant plays a vital role in supporting gold-standard patient care at PSVSE by ensuring all hospitalized and visiting pets have a clean, safe, and compassionate environment. This entry-level position focuses on patient comfort, hospital cleanliness, and supporting the medical team through daily cleaning, restocking, and animal handling tasks. WHAT YOU’LL DO (Essential Functions) • Foster a culture built on PSVSE’s core values: Compassion, Inclusion, Accountability, Innovation, and Gold-Standard Patient Care • Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, treatment areas, and exam rooms following hospital sanitation protocols • Provide clean bedding, fresh water, and comfort items for each patient • Assist with walking dogs and helping with patient movement as requested by the medical team • Support patient care by maintaining laundry, keeping treatment and ICU areas stocked, and ensuring supplies are readily available • Monitor patient comfort and alert technicians or veterinarians to any concerns regarding behavior, appetite, or elimination • Maintain organization and cleanliness in all animal care, treatment, and back-of-house areas • Notify Inventory Manager when supplies run low and assist with simple maintenance tasks when needed • Support a hospital environment that promotes teamwork, inclusion, and compassionate care • Follow all hospital policies, safety guidelines, and animal handling procedures • Perform other duties as assigned to support overall patient care and hospital operation WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Essential Qualifications) Experience • Experience in animal care or customer service preferred, but not required — we train! Education • High School Diploma or GED preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Basic written and verbal communication skills • Compassion, empathy, and a patient-centered mindset • Ability to handle dogs and cats of all sizes safely and calmly • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols • Good organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment • Accountability and reliability in completing assigned tasks • Willingness to learn, take direction, and support medical staff • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Regular walking, standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motions • Exposure to animals, cleaning agents, noise, and hospital environments • Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted; 50 lbs with assistance • Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Compensation Range $17—$19 USD

Responsibilities

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for hospitalized and visiting pets while supporting the medical team. This includes cleaning, restocking supplies, and assisting with animal handling tasks.