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Lake Forest Animal Hospital Kennel Staff

VetEvolve

Job Location:

Forest, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who is VetEvolve

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support tools and structure they need to thrive without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth not as an end in itself but as a way to strengthen our practices expand access to care and create more opportunities for our teams.

Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work build meaningful careers and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Lake Forest Animal Hospitallocated on the outskirts of Lynchburg Virginia is a small animal veterinary practice offering general practice emergency surgery and dental services. Its team of veterinarians has a wealth of experience one of whom along with the practice manager has been working there since it first opened. To date many of its clientele have been bringing their pets to Lake Forest just as long for all of their veterinary needs. Lake Forest Animal Hospital has gained a reputation for its excellent care recently earning the Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication! Our close knit family oriented skilled and experienced team of doctors work extremely well together and we strive to provide schedules that work well for each member and their families.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Cleaning and Sanitation: Daily cleaning disinfecting and sanitizing of kennels cages and exercise areas to prevent disease. This includes laundry (bedding towels) and cleaning food/water bowls.
Animal Care and Hygiene: Providing food and fresh water according to schedules with possible bathing of boarding pets.
Health Monitoring: Observing animal behavior for signs of stress illness or injury and immediately reporting concerns to veterinary technicians or doctors.
Exercise and Enrichment: Walking dogs providing playtime and ensuring pets have a calm comfortable environment.
Support and Safety: Animal handling moving animals securely monitoring play time between dogs.
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of feeding medication behavior and cleaning.
Client Interaction: Assisting with the boarding check-in/out process including retrieving pet belongings.
Facility Maintenance: Maintaining cleanliness of the overall facility including washing drying and stocking supplies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Physical Strength: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs stand for long periods and handle dogs of various sizes.
Compassion and Patience: Dedication to animal care often in high-energy or stressful environments.
Communication: Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively with team members and clients.
Attention to Detail: Monitoring for safety hazards and adhering to sanitation protocols.

Ready to Learn More

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

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