Kennel Assistant
Lakefield Veterinary Group · Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency - Gig Harbor, Washington
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 43% of Lakefield Veterinary Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lakefield Veterinary Group
- high 175 stale, 3 reposted of 175 open
- Hiring momentum
- 65 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lakefield Veterinary Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lakefield Veterinary Group.
About this role
The Kennel Assistant at Puget Sound Veterinary Specialty + Emergency is responsible for maintaining a clean and organized environment in the emergency veterinary hospital. Daily tasks include cleaning and disinfecting various areas, managing laundry, stocking supplies, and ensuring that patient and staff areas are ready for use. The role supports the medical team by maintaining sanitation and organization while working independently in a fast-paced setting.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lakefield Veterinary Group as an employer.
What you need
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience in an animal care setting handling various breeds and sizes of dogs and cats preferred but not required
- Basic written, verbal, and active listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Organizational and time management skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted, 50 lbs. with assistance
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Position involves exposure to disinfectant chemicals and pet dander
- Physical demands include walking, standing, and lifting
- Patient handling is not the primary responsibility, but some basic support duties may be required
Summarised from Lakefield Veterinary Group's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Lakefield Veterinary Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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