Kennel Attendant

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Education benefits

Pet perks and discounts

Waiting periods/eligibility

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Kildaire Animal Medical Center in Cary, NC seeks a Pet Resort Attendant to provide daily care for pets, including walking, feeding, bathing, and supervised play, while ensuring safety and cleanliness across resort and hospital areas.

You will support check-in/check-out, restrain animals as needed, and help maintain a calm, compassionate environment for every pet and their family. This role offers growth within Thrive’s nationwide network.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with animals and providing high-quality care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Comfortable handling and restraining pets of various sizes and temperaments.
• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall daily care for pets, including walking, feeding, bathing, and supervised playtime.
• Safely restrain animals as needed for handling and care.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing pets during check-in and discharge.
• Clean and maintain all resort and hospital areas, including runs, cages, bathing rooms, outdoor areas, and bathrooms.
• Maintain hospital and resort appearance through consistent sanitation and organization.
• Monitor pets for comfort, behavior, and well-being, reporting concerns to leadership.
• Assist other areas of the hospital as needed to support the team and patient care.

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Job description

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing loving, attentive care during their stay

Description

Pet Resort Attendant

Shift/Schedule

• Monday‑Friday: 7am‑ 6pm


• Some Mondays 10am‑8pm


• Saturday: 8am‑ 1pm and 4pm‑6pm


• Sunday: 8am‑ 10am and 4pm‑6pm

Kildaire Animal Medical Center

Cary, NC

About The Hospital

Kildaire Animal Medical Center is a general practice located in Cary, NC, offering veterinary services alongside a full‑service pet resort. Our work environment is collaborative, fast‑paced, and animal‑focused. We pride ourselves on cleanliness, compassion, teamwork, and providing a safe, comfortable experience for every pet in our care.

We are open Monday‑Sunday, serving the Triangle.

You’re Willing and Able To

• Provide overall daily care for pets, including walking, feeding, bathing, and supervised playtime


• Safely restrain animals as needed for handling and care


• Assist with incoming and outgoing pets during check‑in and discharge


• Clean and maintain all resort and hospital areas, including runs, cages, bathing rooms, outdoor areas, and bathrooms


• Maintain hospital and resort appearance through consistent sanitation and organization


• Monitor pets for comfort, behavior, and well‑being, reporting concerns to leadership


• Assist other areas of the hospital as needed to support the team and patient care

Your Experience & Skills

• Passion for working with animals and providing high‑quality care


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment


• Comfortable handling and restraining pets of various sizes and temperaments


• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail


• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented


• You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning

and skillset programs.

You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU


• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills


• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital


• Benefits – Our Care in Action

Eligible team members may receive:

• Competitive pay


• 401(k) with employer match


• Mental health resources through Lyra Health


• Paid parental leave


• Purr‑ental leave for pet adoption


• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care


• FREE continuing education courses


• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts


• Some benefits are available to full‑time team members only and may be subject to waiting periods or eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well‑being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.