Pet Care Attendant - Fishers, IN

Windermere Animal Hospital; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

529 Savings Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Sick Time / Paid Time Off

Free/discounted lab work for employee宠

Pet discounts on services and products

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Windermere Animal Hospital in Fishers, IN is seeking a dependable Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our caring veterinary team. You’ll help care for boarding and hospitalized pets, feed, medicate as directed, exercise, and monitor wellbeing with compassionate attention.

This role offers a part-time schedule, every other weekend and holidays, with shifts 7:00 am–12:00 pm and 4:00 pm–8:00 pm. Experience is valued, and growth opportunities exist within our supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must love animals and provide compassionate care.
• Dependable with ability to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Comfort with lifting and handling heavier pets.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets.
• Walk, feed, and provide fresh water to pets per care plans.
• Administer medications as directed and monitor health.
• Monitor pets for distress or changes; report to veterinary team.
• Maintain clean and comfortable kennels and boarding areas; sanitation.

Skills

Animal care

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Job description

Windermere Animal Hospital is Hiring a Part-Time Kennel Attendant!

Role: Kennel Attendant
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays, 7 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 4:00–8:00 p.m.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonus program. Full-time team members may also be eligible for a Flexible Spending Account and Tuition Support Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off and valuable pet care discounts. Full-time team members may also be eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental insurance options, and paid parental leave.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program and professional development opportunities.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program, plus six paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.

Love Animals and Want a Hands-On Role Where Your Care Matters?

Do you love working with animals, notice the little things, and take pride in being someone your team can count on? Windermere Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, self-motivated Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our caring team.

Our Kennel Attendants play an important role in keeping boarding and hospitalized pets safe, comfortable, clean, and well cared for. From feeding and medications to exercise and observation, you’ll help make sure every pet receives compassionate, attentive care while they’re with us.

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference for animals every shift, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Kennel Attendants Love It Here

• Spend your shifts providing hands-on care to animals
• Work alongside a supportive and caring veterinary team
• Build valuable animal-handling and patient-care skills
• Make a meaningful difference for boarding and hospitalized pets
• Learn and grow through hands-on experience and professional development
• Enjoy a consistent part-time schedule centered around every other weekend and holidays

What Our Kennel Attendants Do

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and hospitalized patients
• Walk, feed, and provide fresh water to pets according to their individual care plans
• Administer medications accurately as directed
• Monitor pets closely for signs of distress, illness, discomfort, or behavioral changes
• Communicate patient concerns promptly to the appropriate veterinary team member
• Maintain clean and comfortable kennels, cages, and boarding areas
• Vacuum, mop, clean cages, and complete necessary facility sanitation
• Safely handle and move pets using gentle, compassionate techniques
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine love for animals and commitment to compassionate care
• Dependability and availability to work every other weekend and holidays
• Strong attention to detail
• A self-motivated approach and ability to work independently
• Confidence and dexterity to administer medications as directed
• Ability to recognize and report signs of distress or changes in a pet’s condition
• Sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to safely lift and move heavier pets and objects
• Comfort with cleaning and sanitation, which are essential parts of this position
• A willingness to learn and continue developing your animal-care skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

Kennel care is about much more than keeping spaces clean. You’ll be one of the people our boarding and hospitalized pets depend on for food, exercise, medication, observation, comfort, and compassionate care.

You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your animal-care skills while working with a team that values dependable people and understands how important excellent kennel care is to the overall patient experience.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

This position is part-time. Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and plan requirements. Full-time-only benefits are clearly identified below.

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and happiest when you’re caring for animals, Windermere Animal Hospital would love to meet you.

Bring your compassion, work ethic, and willingness to learn. We’ll provide a supportive team and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for the pets entrusted to our care.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.