Kennel Attendant - Fishers, IN

Vetcor • Fishers, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Windermere Animal Hospital is hiring a dependable, detail-oriented part-time Kennel Attendant to care for boarding pets while their families are away. The role includes feeding, walking, administering medications as directed, monitoring animals for changes or distress, cleaning kennels and runs, and maintaining a clean and sanitary hospital. The attendant follows care instructions, records feeding, medication, and walking details, and works independently during scheduled shifts.

The schedule is every other weekend and holidays, with Saturday and Sunday shifts from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 7–8 p.m. If there are no boarders on the scheduled weekend, the attendant does not need to come in. Previous kennel, pet care, or animal handling experience is helpful but not required; the team is willing to teach medication administration and boarding care.

Requirements

• Love of animals and desire to learn to provide gentle, compassionate care.
• Dependability and ability to attend every scheduled shift.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow feeding and medication instructions accurately.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Dexterity and confidence to give medications, or willingness to learn.
• Physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and move heavy pets and objects, walk dogs, clean, and remain on your feet.
• Availability every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–noon and 7–8 p.m., and on holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Previous kennel, pet care, or animal handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Feed, walk, and administer medications to boarding pets as directed.
• Monitor boarders for changes in appetite or behavior and signs of stress or distress, and report concerns to the team.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and runs.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary hospital, including vacuuming, mopping, and general facility cleaning.
• Provide gentle, compassionate care to help pets feel safe and settled.
• Follow care instructions and keep accurate notes on feeding, medications, and walks.
• Work independently and reliably during scheduled shifts.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience, skill set, and future performance.
• 401(k) matching and Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support and a 529 Savings Plan.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members (full-time only).
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time employees only; 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 and a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

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