Kennel Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking company that prioritizes the well-being of pets and exceptional service. As an Animal Care Attendant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to boarded and hospitalized pets. Your responsibilities will include cleaning, feeding, and assisting veterinary staff, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our furry patients. With competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners. If you are passionate about animal care and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and handling is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning cages and maintaining hospital premises.
• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats, including walking and bathing.

Skills

Animal Care

Cleaning Skills

Feeding and Caring for Pets

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team.

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and providing the highest quality care to boarded and hospitalized pets.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Cleaning cages
2. Feeding and caring for dogs and cats
3. Walking dogs
4. Bathing dogs
5. Doing laundry
6. Cleaning and maintaining hospital premises
7. Assisting Doctors and Technicians as needed

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

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site by logging into Workday and clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid vacation/sick days, 401(k))
• Generous employee pet discounts

The information provided in this job description reflects the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or assign additional tasks as necessary due to circumstances such as emergencies, personnel changes, workload, or technical developments.

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