Kennel Attendant

Community Veterinary Partners; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental health benefits

Employee discounts

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

On-the-job training

Online educational portal

Staff events

Shift differentials

Job summary

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarding animals and support for the team. The role requires regular weekend shifts and availability for select holidays, with part-time opportunities mentioned for Quakertown Veterinary Clinic and Acorn Valley Pet Boarding.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, cleaning enclosures, administering medications, and assisting with grooming and other routine care while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals or veterinary care preferred but not required
• Calm, safe handling of animals
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must lift and move up to 40 pounds
• Availability to work weekends and select holidays
• Minimum-age requirements met for employment

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding animals: feed, walk, clean enclosures, and administer medications
• Assist with animal handling, restraint, bathing, and routine care
• Follow cleaning, sanitation, and animal-care procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, sanitary environment for animals, clients, and staff
• Monitor animals for changes in condition or behavior and document observations
• Follow facility policies for animal safety and care
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding care and observations

Skills

Animal care

Team player

Follow procedures

Able to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic is seeking Kennel Attendants to join our team. Kennel Attendants provide daily care and support for animals staying at our facility and help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

Starting pay is based on experience and qualifications. Because our facility provides care throughout the week, this position requires regular weekend shift commitment and availability for select holidays.

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic - Part time opportunities available

Acorn Valley Pet Boarding - Part time opportunities available

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding animals, including feeding, walking, cleaning enclosures and litter areas, and administering medications according to established procedures
• Assist with animal handling, restraint, bathing, and other routine care
• Follow established cleaning, sanitation, and animal-care procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for animals, clients, and staff
• Monitor animals for changes in condition or behavior and document observations appropriately
• Follow facility policies and procedures for animal safety and care
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding animal care and observations

Qualifications

• Previous experience with animals, veterinary care, kennel care, or a related setting is preferred but not required
• Comfortable handling and caring for animals in a calm and safe manner
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established care procedures
• Must be able to safely lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Availability to work scheduled weekends and select holidays
• Applicants must meet applicable minimum-age requirements for employment

Benefits

Eligible Employees May Have Access To

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Employee discounts
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• On-the-job training
• Access to an online educational portal
• Staff events
• Shift differentials

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described above are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The position involves regular standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing. Employees may also be required to bend, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with animal care and facility cleaning. Lifting requirements may vary depending on departmental and operational needs.