Pet Care Attendant - Sheboygan, WI

Sheboygan Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details:

Role: Kennel Assistant
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: 2- or 3-day workweeks

Benefits Highlights:

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Account, 529 Savings Plan, Tuition Support Program, and Referral Bonus Program help support your financial goals today and in the future.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental insurance options, paid parental leave for eligible employees, Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program help support you and the pets you love.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance recognize your contributions while giving you opportunities to learn, develop your skills, and continue growing your veterinary career.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and a workplace that understands the importance of flexibility and work-life balance help support life both inside and outside the hospital.

At Sheboygan Animal Hospital, we’re a 3.5-doctor small animal and pocket pet/exotic practice located in Sheboygan, WI. We’re known for providing exceptional patient care while also focusing on work-life balance for our team members.

We’re looking for a Kennel Assistant who is passionate about patient care, values teamwork, and is excited to join a group of people who truly enjoy working together. If you’re looking for a clinic where your contributions are valued, your questions are welcomed, and your growth is supported, you may have just found your home.

Why Our Kennel Assistants Love It Here

• Flexibility when life happens
• A supportive environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected
• Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and take on more if you want it
• High standards of care with a team that’s proud of the medicine we practice
• A positive clinic culture that values you as a person
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career — the more you know, the better off we all are
• A team that celebrates birthdays, milestones, and the little wins that matter
• The opportunity to work in a practice caring for small animals, pocket pets, and exotic patients

What Our Kennel Assistants Do

• Feed, walk, and provide daily care for hospitalized or outpatient animals
• Clean kennels, cages, and runs while maintaining hospital sanitation standards
• Complete laundry and help ensure clean bedding and supplies are readily available
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member
• Assist with basic patient comfort needs, including bedding, enrichment, and calming routines
• Support hospital cleanliness and help maintain clean, organized patient care areas
• Help the team with additional tasks as needed to keep the day running smoothly
• Work collaboratively with fellow team members to support exceptional patient care

What Our Kennel Assistants Bring

• A positive attitude and the ability to contribute to a supportive, upbeat team culture
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset — you don’t wait to be asked to jump in
• A passion for continued growth and learning
• A strong work ethic and excellent attendance
• The confidence to own your tasks and responsibilities and work toward positive outcomes
• A willingness to ask for help when you need it and offer help to others
• A desire to grow as a professional while encouraging the growth of your teammates
• A genuine passion for pets, patient care, and veterinary medicine

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set 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)
• Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Professional Growth & Recognition

• 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!

If you’re passionate about helping pets live healthier lives and want to be part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and people genuinely enjoy working together, we’d love to meet you. Bring your positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for patient care to Sheboygan Animal Hospital. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Sheboygan 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.