Kennel Attendant - Honolulu, HI

Who we are

Animal Clinic of Honolulu is Hiring a Kennel Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Attendant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible and predictable four-day work week with rotating holiday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, vision, supplemental plans, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Career Where Your Love of Animals Can Shine Every Day?

Animal Clinic of Honolulu is a busy, progressive, full-service small animal hospital located in Kaimuki. Our team is passionate about providing exceptional patient care while creating a supportive workplace where team members can learn, grow, and enjoy coming to work.

Our hospital includes four full-time veterinarians and a talented team of more than 25 veterinary professionals. We offer wellness care, surgery, dentistry, acupuncture, laser therapy, boarding services, digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory diagnostics.

We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Kennel Attendant who enjoys caring for pets and being part of a collaborative veterinary team.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Genuine leaders and teammates who value your ideas and contributions
• Supportive environment where growth and development are encouraged
• Diverse caseload and opportunities to learn new skills
• High standards of medicine and patient care
• Honest, compassionate client communication
• A positive team culture built on respect, collaboration, and integrity

What You'll Do

• Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Provide compassionate care to boarding cats and dogs from intake through discharge
• Feed, walk, and provide daily care for boarding patients
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Clean kennels, cages, runs, and laundry while maintaining sanitation standards
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or condition
• Assist with bedding, enrichment, and patient comfort care
• Practice fear-free and low-stress handling techniques
• Accurately document patient care and treatments in medical records
• Support hospital cleanliness throughout the kennel and treatment areas

What You'll Bring

• Ability to stay organized and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Compassionate communication skills with clients and teammates
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
• Ability to maintain a clean, professional kennel environment
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset
• Professionalism when handling sensitive situations and client concerns
• Passion for animal care and helping pets feel safe and comfortable

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• Mentorship and support as you grow your veterinary career
• Opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals
• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• A workplace where your contributions are valued and appreciated
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for pets and their families
• A culture that encourages both personal and professional growth

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Join us in making a difference for pets and the people who love them. Apply today and discover what makes Animal Clinic of Honolulu such a rewarding place to build your career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal Clinic of Honolulu and Vetcor. We're committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.