We’re Hiring an Experienced Kennel Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Experienced Kennel Attendant
Status: Full-time or part-time
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Approximately 20–27 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays as needed
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive hourly pay and opportunities for advancement
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Health insurance for eligible employees and employee discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Hands-on animal-care experience, opportunities to strengthen your skills, and pathways for professional growth
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities and a role where every day is spent making a difference for animals
Love working with animals and want a hands-on role where your care truly matters? We’d love to meet you!
We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Experienced Kennel Attendant to join our team. In this role, you’ll play an important part in keeping our boarded pets comfortable, safe, clean, and well cared for while supporting the overall flow of the hospital.
From feeding and walking pets to monitoring their health, helping with restraint, and keeping kennels spotless, you’ll be a key part of creating a positive experience for both pets and their people.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Hands-on role caring directly for dogs and other boarded pets
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to build animal-handling and veterinary support skills
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Opportunities for advancement
- Employee discounts
- A chance to make a meaningful difference in the comfort and well-being of every pet in our care
What You’ll Do
- Provide daily care for boarded pets, including feeding, walking, and exercising
- Maintain clean and sanitary kennels, boarding areas, and common hospital spaces
- Perform regular cleaning and disinfecting tasks throughout the hospital
- Assist with safe animal restraint during appointments and veterinary procedures
- Monitor the health, behavior, appetite, and overall well-being of animals in our care
- Report any medical or behavioral concerns promptly to the appropriate team member
- Bathe and brush pets as needed
- Engage with pet owners and provide friendly, professional customer service
- Answer basic questions about boarded pets and communicate concerns to the veterinary team when appropriate
- Help care for boarders on weekends and holidays as needed
- Follow proper animal-handling and safety protocols at all times
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for pets, clients, and coworkers
What You’ll Bring
- Previous dog-handling, kennel, boarding, or animal-care experience preferred
- Genuine love for animals and commitment to their welfare
- Comfort handling pets safely and compassionately
- Knowledge of basic pet grooming practices is a plus
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Self-motivated and dependable approach to daily responsibilities
- Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
- Willingness to work some weekends and holidays as needed
- Positive attitude and readiness to jump in wherever help is needed
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Plenty of hands-on time with animals every day
- Opportunities to strengthen your handling, grooming, and patient-care skills
- A role that directly supports pet comfort and welfare
- Opportunities for advancement as you grow your experience
- Employee discounts that help make pet care more affordable
- A team environment where reliable, compassionate animal care is valued
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and average hours worked.
Financial Benefits
- $20.00 per hour
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral bonus program, where available
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance for eligible employees
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off, based on eligibility
- Employee pet discounts on services and products
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets, where available
- Pet food discount program, where available
Workplace Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Hands-on training and skill development
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Supportive team environment
Lifestyle Benefits
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Employee Assistance Program, where available
Join Our Team!
If you’re passionate about animals, dependable, and ready to make a difference in the lives of the pets entrusted to our care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and bring your compassion, energy, and animal-care experience to our team!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Vetcor. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our workplace by bringing different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to creating a culture where employees can be their authentic selves, feel a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
