Kennel Assistant - Kahului, HI

Vetcor • Kahului, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Home Animal Hospital, a full-service veterinary hospital in Kahului, is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Kennel Assistant. The role provides daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets and helps maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable hospital environment. Duties include feeding and walking animals, providing exercise, keeping kennels clean, and ensuring pets have fresh bedding. No previous animal-care experience is required; the hospital will help a candidate with a genuine love of animals and a strong work ethic build the necessary skills.

This is a full-time seasonal position, scheduled four days per week and including one weekend shift per month. The posting also mentions availability to work one weekend shift per week. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. The position offers a competitive wage based on experience and a range of financial, wellness, professional-development, and lifestyle benefits.

Requirements

• Genuine love of animals and a commitment to compassionate care.
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work one weekend shift per week.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• Previous animal-care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, exercise, and monitoring.
• Watch for changes in appetite, behavior, or health and report concerns to the medical team.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and treatment areas.
• Launder bedding, towels, and hospital laundry.
• Assist with bathing and basic grooming services as needed.
• Keep the hospital, boarding facility, and outdoor areas clean and well maintained.
• Stock supplies and help keep inventory organized.
• Deliver friendly, excellent customer service to pet owners.
• Support veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff wherever needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and a compensation approach that reflects skill set and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members, for full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for full-time employees after one year of service; this benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed