Veterinary Kennel Attendant

Veritas Veterinary Partners • San Rafael, CA

5d • $19 - $19 • 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
• Prior animal care experience 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees