Night Shift Kennel Attendant — Learn ER Vet Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Short Pump (VA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free VetBloom CE access

Employee pet discount

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA, part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, is seeking a Kennel Attendant for the 6pm–2am night shift. This entry-level role supports the hospital by caring for patients, maintaining kennels, and assisting in basic care.

Part-time, three 8-hour shifts weekly with a pay rate of $12.77 per hour. Training alongside licensed technicians in a 24/7 emergency setting is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with one weekend off a month.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Team player who provides the gold standard of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients to and from the kennel for required bedding changes.
• Following hospital protocol, walking patients in designated areas outside.
• Ensuring patients are comfortable and have water if not on NPO orders.
• Cleaning patient eliminations, spilled food, and debris from kennels.
• Practicing appropriate disinfection protocols per OSHA standards.
• Administering oral medications to patients when asked by Licensed Technicians.
• Performing daily housekeeping and completing a daily checklist.
• Learning restraint techniques to assist in examinations and procedures.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Self-motivated

Self-sufficient

Strong client communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Veterinary Centers in Short Pump, VA, part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, is seeking a Kennel Attendant for the 6pm–2am night shift. This entry-level role supports the hospital by caring for patients, maintaining kennels, and assisting in basic care.

Part-time, three 8-hour shifts weekly with a pay rate of $12.77 per hour. Training alongside licensed technicians in a 24/7 emergency setting is provided.