Kennel Assistant

Animal Care Attendant

We are seeking a dependable and hardworking Animal Care Attendant to join our team.

The successful candidate will share our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients and the highest quality care to our boarded and hospitalized patients. This is an entry-level position focused on animal care, cleaning, and hospital support. Candidates should be comfortable with physical work, maintaining a clean environment, and caring for pets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning cages and kennels.
• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
• Walking dogs.
• Bathing dogs.
• Performing laundry duties.
• Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises.
• Assisting Doctors and Technicians as needed.
• Ensuring boarding and hospitalized pets are comfortable, clean, and well cared for.

Requirements:

• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Must be comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
• Must be able to lift, bend, stand, and perform physical tasks throughout the day.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Weekend availability is required.
• Holiday availability is required, including major holidays, as animal care is needed 365 days a year.
• Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, or veterinary experience is preferred but not required.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, generous pet care discounts, and more.

Please note: This position plays a critical role in the daily care of our patients and the cleanliness of our hospital. Applicants should be prepared for a hands-on role that includes cleaning, patient care, and working weekends and holidays as needed.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.