Kennel Attendant

Kennel Attendant

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is looking for a compassionate, dependable Kennel Attendant to join our team! If you enjoy working with animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in providing exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.

Please note: This is a permanent position. We are seeking candidates who are available for long-term employment and are not hiring for seasonal opportunities.

What You'll Do

As a Kennel Attendant, you'll play an important role in ensuring our hospitalized, boarding, and daycare patients receive exceptional care while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Some of the Responsibilities You Will Own in This Role:

Kennel Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals, including feeding, cleaning, exercising, and monitoring their well-being
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized kennel areas
• Assist with bathing, brushing, nail trims, and other basic grooming tasks
• Observe animal health and behavior, reporting any concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with safely handling animals during examinations and procedures when needed
• Maintain accurate records of patient care and treatments

Dog Daycare & Boarding Responsibilities:

• Supervise one-on-one play sessions with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
• Provide enrichment, attention, and socialization to daycare and boarding guests
• Prepare and administer meals and treats according to owner or hospital instructions
• Assist with guest check-in and check-out for boarding and daycare services
• Maintain hospital laundry and transport laundry between our facilities as needed

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience working with animals is preferred
• Knowledge of basic animal handling and husbandry
• Veterinary experience or familiarity with veterinary terminology is a plus
• Ability to lift, bend, stand for extended periods, and perform physically demanding work
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and compassionate with a positive attitude
• Passion for providing exceptional care to every patient

Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $17/hour
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with company match
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Work alongside a supportive team that's passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

If you're looking for an opportunity to build your experience while making a difference in the lives of animals every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

About West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, in Huntington, NY, is a 24-hour, full-service animal and pet emergency center providing veterinary wellness care, general veterinary medical care, pet emergency and critical care. From annual wellness exams and vaccinations to surgical and advanced diagnostic care, we treat pets with the best personalized medicine at our state-of-the-art facility. West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare - offers an exceptional and supportive environment in which to practice excellent medicine, grow professionally, and work alongside great colleagues. We are a part of the West Hills family of practices, with 6 other additional hospitals, including:

• Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, offering specialty services
• Locust Valley Veterinary Clinic
• Oyster Bay Animal Hospital
• Court Square Animal Hospital
• West Hills North Veterinary Clinic
• Station Plaza Veterinary Group

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy: West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.