Kennel Attendant - Scarborough, ME

Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a friendly and dedicated animal lover to our awesome Pet Care Attendant team. We are looking for individuals with a background in customer service, veterinary care, kennel work, and teamwork. Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice, Fear Free Certified Veterinary Hospital and NOMV Clear Blueprint certified practice that offers boarding. We are more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals; we are a supportive team that welcomes you to bring your authentic self. Want to show us the sweater you just knitted for your cat? Please do. Feel the need for midday sing-a-long? We have a karaoke machine and we'll harmonize! Our team is fun-loving and committed to delivering the highest quality care to our clients and patients.  

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule – rotating weekend availability is required. This part-time position would be 2 to 3 days a week 7 am-5 pm.  

Responsibilities include taking care of and monitoring boarders, documenting care, administering medications, cleaning/disinfecting kennels and cages, sending updates and photos to owners, enrichment time for pets, communicating with medical team about observations, and more. 

Benefits include: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 

• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 

• Pet discounts on services and products 

• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 

• Professional development opportunities  

• Continuing education allowance 

• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

What’s in it for you: 

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
• Opportunity to use your animal handling skills to better the life of pets.
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• A welcoming breakroom stocked with snacks- Always!
• Lunch breaks on the reg

Oh, you’re still reading? Most people have already cracked the screen on their phones by smashing “apply” by now. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today! 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital.  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.