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About the Role
As a Kennel Assistant at SAGE San Francisco, you will play an essential role in supporting patient care by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital while providing compassionate care for hospitalized pets. You'll work alongside board-certified specialists, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and experienced veterinary professionals in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital, including kennels, treatment areas, laundry, dishwashing, and patient housing.
- Provide basic patient care, including feeding, monitoring feeding schedules, and observing patient comfort.
- Clean, stock, and organize treatment and exam rooms.
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient care and hospital operations as directed.
- Safely handle and restrain animal patients using appropriate techniques.
- Follow hospital protocols to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for patients, clients, and staff.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of animal care, handling, and restraint techniques.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented approach to patient care.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, daycare, or boarding facility preferred but not required.
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
Location
- San Francisco, California
Work Type
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $18.00–$21.00/hour (DOE)
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- VetBloom continuing education access
- Ongoing professional development
- Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Uniforms provided
About the Company
- At SAGE San Francisco, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate medicine.
- Our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning.
- Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
- Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.
- You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
- Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow professionally and personally.
- At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and help improve the lives of pets and their families every day.
Equal Opportunity
- Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
- Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.