Pet Care Attendant - Fishers, IN

Windermere Animal Hospital; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

529 Savings Plan

Referral bonus program

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Sick Time / PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision (FT)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Windermere Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable Part-Time Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets. You will feed, walk, medicate as directed, and monitor animal health in a clean, safe environment with a caring veterinary team.

The role offers a weekend/holiday schedule, hands-on animal care, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive setting. Benefits and employee discounts accompany part-time status.

Qualifications

• Dependability and availability to work every other weekend and holidays.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Ability to administer medications as directed.
• Good physical strength and stamina for lifting and moving pets.
• Willingness to learn and develop animal-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets.
• Walk, feed, and provide fresh water per care plans.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Monitor pets for distress or illness.
• Maintain kennels, cages, and boarding areas.
• Help keep hospital clean and safe.

Skills

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Administer medications

Observe distress signs

Physical stamina

Cleanliness & sanitation

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

Who we are

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

Position Details

Role: Kennel AttendantStatus: Part-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: 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.

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral bonus program
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)

Wellness Benefits

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• 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.

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities

Lifestyle Benefits

• 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.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Windermere Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.