Kennel Care Attendant

Join the Pack at VCA Barkers Hotel! Patient Care Attendant – Full Time Do you love dogs, enjoy staying active, and want a job where no two days are ever the same? VCA Barkers Hotel is looking for reliable, caring, and motivated individuals to join our team as Patient Care Attendants! Located on 2.5 acres of fun, VCA Barkers Hotel features large artificially turfed play parks and even a swimming pool built just for dogs. Our team provides a safe, clean, exciting environment where dogs can play, socialize, and receive exceptional care while their families are away. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position with incredible opportunities to learn and grow within the veterinary and pet care field. We are especially excited to mentor individuals who may be interested in eventually becoming Veterinary Technicians. What You’ll Be Doing: Supervising and safely managing playgroups of large and small dogs Monitoring dog behavior and encouraging safe, positive interactions Cleaning and sanitizing play areas, suites, and facility spaces Assisting with dog baths and general pet care Supporting a clean, safe, and fun environment for every guest What We’re Looking For: Reliable team players who show up ready to work Positive attitudes and willingness to learn Ability to take coaching, direction, and feedback well Self-motivated individuals who can stay productive in a busy environment Comfort working outdoors for extended periods — including during summer weather A genuine love for dogs and animal care Scheduling Requirements: Full-time availability with flexible scheduling required Must be available to work one weekend day Holiday availability is required No scheduling restrictions Why Join VCA Barkers Hotel? Opportunity for growth within VCA and veterinary medicine Hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds and personalities Supportive team environment focused on coaching and development Employee pet care discounts and benefits for eligible employees A unique facility designed specifically for dogs to play, swim, and thrive If you’re hardworking, dependable, and excited to build a career working with animals, we’d love to meet you! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Animal Hospitals