Kennel Assistant
Kennel Assistant
$18.00–$21.00/hour (DOE)
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, California
Join SAGE San Francisco as a Kennel Assistant and play an essential role in supporting exceptional patient care. Working alongside veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, and support staff, you'll help ensure a clean, safe, and organized hospital while providing compassionate care to hospitalized pets in one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals.
Why Join SAGE San Francisco
At SAGE San Francisco, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we provide advanced emergency and specialty care through collaboration, innovation, and compassion. Our board-certified specialists and experienced veterinary professionals work together to deliver outstanding care while fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth.
As a Kennel Assistant, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced specialty hospital while supporting patients, clients, and the medical team every day.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment, including kennels, treatment areas, laundry, and dishwashing.
- Provide basic patient care, including feeding and monitoring hospitalized patients.
- Clean, stock, and organize treatment and exam rooms.
- Support veterinarians and 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.
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
What You Bring
- Basic knowledge of animal care, handling, and restraint techniques.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented attitude.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital or boarding facility preferred but not required.
Perks & Benefits
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), paid vacation, and sick leave
- VetBloom continuing education access, ongoing professional development, and career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), uniforms provided, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Location Highlight
Located in the heart of San Francisco, SAGE offers the opportunity to build your veterinary career in one of the nation's leading specialty hospitals while enjoying everything the Bay Area has to offer—from world-class dining and culture to parks, beaches, and outdoor recreation.
About Ethos Veterinary Health
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.
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to begin or grow your veterinary career while making a meaningful difference for pets, their families, and your teammates.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.