Kennel Assistant

VCA Pike Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented Part-Time Patient Care Attendant / Kennel Assistant to support our medical team in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This role is vital to the daily operations of the hospital, ensuring that all hospitalized and boarding pets are clean, comfortable, safe, and well cared for at all times.

This position requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

This is a part-time position, and weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive daily care to hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, medicating (as directed), walking, and ensuring overall comfort

• Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and maintain kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and common hospital spaces using approved products (e.g., Kennelsol, Rescue) and protocols

• Perform laundry duties, including washing, drying, and restocking bedding and towels throughout the day

• Monitor patient appetite, elimination, attitude, and overall condition; promptly report concerns to veterinary technicians or doctors

• Safely handle and restrain animals of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments

• Assist with basic grooming services such as bathing, nail trims, and ear cleaning as needed

• Maintain accurate patient care logs and communicate effectively with team members during shift changes

• Ensure boarding pets receive enrichment, exercise, and compassionate interaction during their stay

• Restock supplies and maintain organized, well-stocked work areas

• Follow all hospital safety, sanitation, and animal handling protocols at all times

Qualifications:

• Genuine passion for working with animals and supporting their well-being

• Ability to stay organized and attentive to detail in a busy clinical environment

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting (up to 40 lbs), standing for extended periods, bending, and cleaning

• Comfortable working with animals that may be stressed, ill, or reactive

• Dependable, punctual, and able to follow directions carefully

• Previous experience in animal care, kennel work, or veterinary settings is preferred but not required

Schedule Requirements:

• Part-time hours based on hospital needs

• Required availability on weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

• Flexibility to work holidays and occasional evenings as needed

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative, and positive team environment

• Hands-on experience in a high-quality veterinary practice

• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the veterinary field

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their families every day

At VCA Pike Creek Animal Hospital, we value teamwork, compassion, and a strong sense of responsibility to our patients and clients. If you are motivated, dependable, and eager to grow in the veterinary field, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

If you are a current associate, you will 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