Kennel Attendant

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Free virtual mental healthcare for 13+

CE allowance + paid CE time

Uniform allowance

Pet care discounts for your personal:

PTO, floating holidays, parental leave

Military leave

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Job summary

Wellington Veterinary Hospital in Wellington, CO is seeking a compassionate Full-Time Kennel Attendant to care for boarding and hospitalized patients and assist at the front desk. You will be on your feet, lift up to 40 pounds, and join a team that values safety, empathy, and professionalism.

The role offers daytime shifts Monday through Saturday, competitive pay starting at $17.50/hour, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, CE opportunities, and pet-care discounts.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in animal care, kennel work, or customer service.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stay on your feet.
• Friendly, professional presence with clients.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding and hospitalized patients in the kennel (about 80%).
• Support front desk with basic client service (about 20%).
• Feed, monitor, clean kennels, walk dogs, and report concerns to staff.

Skills

Kennel care

Customer service

Animal handling

Punctual

Job description

Overview

Full-Time Kennel Attendant | Wellington, Colorado

Every pet that stays with us deserves to feel safe, loved, and well cared for. That's where you come in.

At Wellington Veterinary Hospital, we are an AAHA accredited and Cat Friendly practice that has proudly served Wellington, Fort Collins, Severance, Windsor, Timnath, and the surrounding Northern Colorado communities since 1999. We offer preventative care, dentistry, surgery, laparoscopic procedures, urgent care, and doggie daycare, all delivered by a team that genuinely loves what they do. We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Kennel Attendant to bring skill, kindness, and hustle to every kennel run, exam room, and front desk moment.

What You'll Be Doing

This role is a little unique. About 80% of your time will be in the kennel caring for our boarding and hospitalized patients, and about 20% will be supporting our front desk team with basic client service.

• In the Kennel (about 80% of your time)
  • Feeding, watering, and monitoring dogs, cats, and other small animals
  • Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, runs, and common areas
  • Walking dogs and providing safe exercise and enrichment
  • Monitoring animals for signs of stress, illness, or injury and reporting concerns to veterinary staff
  • Assisting veterinary technicians and staff when needed
  • Washing bedding, dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized facility
• At the Front Desk (about 20% of your time)
  • Greeting clients warmly and professionally
  • Answering phones and assisting pet owners with questions or appointment requests
  • Scheduling appointments and checking clients in and out
  • Processing payments and maintaining accurate records
  • Supporting the veterinary team with communication and organization throughout the day

Shift Schedule

• Full-time, day shifts
• Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm
• 3-4 shifts per week at 8 to 10 hours, or 5 shifts at 6 to 8 hours
• Rotating Saturdays as part of the team schedule
• Closed Sundays, always
• Holidays included in the rotation

You're a Great Fit If You

• Have 1 to 2 years of experience in animal care, kennel work, or a customer service setting
• Genuinely love animals and handle them safely and calmly
• Are comfortable on your feet and able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Bring a friendly, professional presence to every client interaction
• Are reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Are available for Saturdays as part of the team schedule
• Are happy to jump in wherever you're needed, kennel or front desk

Compensation

Starting at $17.50/hour

What you'll gain

• Experience working in a veterinary setting
• The opportunity to learn basic animal care and handling skills
• A supportive team environment
• Employee pet care discounts (if applicable)

Perks + Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental healthcare for household (13+)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Why Join Wellington Veterinary Hospital?

Because we go beyond basic. As an AAHA accredited, Fear Free certified, and Cat Friendly Practice, we hold ourselves to a standard that most practices don't. Wellness care, surgery, urgent care, canine rehabilitation, laser therapy, and dental care, all delivered with genuine compassion and a commitment to doing right by every patient.

We also believe great people deserve room to grow. We'll help you develop your skills and interests. Growth keeps great people engaged and we take that seriously.

Check us out here: www.wellingtonvets.com

Wellington Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group – see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.

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Pay Range

USD $17.50 - USD $17.50 /Hr.