Veterinary Kennel Attendant
Veritas Veterinary Partners•San Rafael, CA
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
The Kennel Attendant plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our hospitalized and boarding patients. This position is ideal for someone who loves animals, is dependable, and thrives in a fast‑paced veterinary hospital setting.
Requirements
- Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Basic understanding of common medical conditions seen in a veterinary hospital setting
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively within a team
- Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal care experience preferred but not required
- Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, treatment areas, and common spaces
- Feed, water, and walk dogs according to established protocols
- Monitor patients for signs of illness, stress, or discomfort and report concerns to medical staff
- Assist with patient handling and basic restraint as needed
- Launder bedding, towels, and clinic materials
- Maintain cleanliness of laundry, waste, and kennel areas
- Provide basic comfort and enrichment for hospitalized and boarding patients
- Support technicians and veterinarians as directed
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation based on experience
- Sign‑on bonus
- Mental health support through Talkspace
- Continuing education support, including CE allowance and CE PTO
- Reimbursement for professional memberships and licensure fees
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options (some plans covered up to 100%)
- Basic life insurance provided, with voluntary supplemental insurance options
- Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave for full‑time team members
- Paid time off—and encouragement to actually use it
- Double pay for holidays
- Commuter benefits
- In‑house fun committee
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
