Pet Care Attendant - Kahului, HI
About The Position
At Home Animal Hospital is a compassionate small animal practice located in beautiful Kahului, Maui, and we're looking for a dependable Kennel Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, loves animals, and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for every patient in our care. Our kennel assistants are an important part of our hospital team. Whether you're caring for hospitalized patients, helping boarding pets feel at home, or supporting the veterinary team behind the scenes, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Requirements
- Genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Dependability and strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care, kennel, veterinary, or shelter experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Feed, water, exercise, and monitor hospitalized and boarding pets
- Walk dogs and provide appropriate enrichment and comfort
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and common spaces
- Launder bedding, towels, and hospital linens
- Assist with patient handling and restraint as directed
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns to the medical team
- Answer phones, assist with scheduling, and provide excellent client service
- Help clients with pet food purchases and nutritional products
- Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital
- Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and animal handling protocols
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee pet discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- 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)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
