Kennel Attendant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A love for animals and a gentle, compassionate approach to their care.
• A team-player attitude and a positive outlook.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn infection control and safe handling practices.

Nice To Haves

• Animal handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete care for boarding pets, including walking, feeding, medicating, and charting; training is provided.
• Bathe and brush boarding guests.
• Clean kennels, do laundry, restock supplies, and perform general hospital janitorial duties.
• Follow infection control practices to prevent and reduce the spread of infectious and common zoonotic diseases.
• Assist with restraint so procedures can be performed safely and with minimal stress for patients and people.
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, and welcoming for pets and their families.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, negotiable based on experience.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; health and supplemental insurance are listed as full-time-only benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible 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, and a 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.