Careers
At Central Animal Hospital, we take pride in providing compassionate, empathetic, and high-quality care to our patients and clients. Our team is dedicated to making a difference, and we are always looking for passionate, driven individuals to join us in our mission.
If you share our commitment to excellence and are looking to be part of a supportive, dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to
Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Petaluma, CA
Central Animal Hospital
About the Role
Central Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $18.31 – $20.00 per hour
- Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts. Mon-Fri
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program
Join Our Team as a Veterinary Kennel Assistant!
Are you motivated, reliable, and ready to be part of a supportive (and fun!) team? Central Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our crew and help care for our patients behind the scenes.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying busy, takes pride in a clean and organized space, and wants to be part of a team that truly cares about animals and each other.
What we’re looking for:
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask
- Willingness to handle all aspects of cleaning, including bodily fluids (urine, stool, blood, etc.)
- Someone who enjoys a supportive, team-focused role
- Positive attitude with a balance of professionalism and fun
No experience? No problem!
We provide hands-on training and are happy to teach the right person.
Full-time Benefits Include:
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)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- 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
Join Our Team!
Learn more about us at www.centralanimalhosp.com
We can’t wait to meet you and hopefully welcome you to our team! Apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Central 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.




