Pet Care Attendant - Oberlin, OH

Vetcor; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

PTO and paid holidays (part-time)

Professional development allowance

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts on services and products

Employee Assistance Program

Pet food discount program

Job summary

Douds Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients in a busy veterinary setting. The role requires weekend and holiday availability, with a focus on cleanliness, safety, and compassionate care.

The position offers part-time hours with competitive pay based on experience and a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Compassion for animals and their caregivers is essential.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic are required for a busy hospital environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to learn are expected.
• Animal care experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift and carry animals and supplies with assistance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and hospitalized patients.
• Feed pets and monitor appetites and behavior.
• Sanitize cages, runs, litter boxes, bowls, and hospital areas.
• Bathe and brush patients as needed.
• Maintain kennel and hospital laundry.
• Assist doctors and technicians with restraint and medication administration.
• Collect urine and fecal samples when needed.
• Monitor patients and report unusual concerns to the veterinary team.
• Help maintain hospital grounds and light facility upkeep.
• Follow cleaning and maintenance protocols daily, weekly, and monthly.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Ability to lift and carry

Animal care experience

Job description

Who We Are

Douds Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Kennel Attendant. Kennel team members play an essential role in providing daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients while helping maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital environment.

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Attendant / Animal Care Attendant
• Status: Part‑Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Must be available to work weekends and holidays

Benefits Highlights

• Competitive pay with 401(k) matching
• Tuition support and referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Generous PTO and paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance and pet discounts on services and products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet food discount program

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate daily care for boarding and hospitalized patients
• Feed pets and monitor appetites and behavior
• Clean and sanitize cages, runs, litter boxes, food and water bowls, and hospital areas
• Bathe and brush patients as needed
• Maintain laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Help maintain hospital cleanliness and organization throughout the day
• Assist doctors and technicians with patient restraint and medication administration as directed
• Collect urine and fecal samples when needed
• Monitor patients and report unusual behavior or medical concerns to the veterinary team
• Help maintain hospital grounds and assist with light facility upkeep
• Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and maintenance protocols

Qualifications

• Genuine compassion for animals and the people who love them
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to stay productive and prioritize tasks throughout the workday
• Comfort working in a busy environment with barking dogs and active hospital activity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, flexibility, and willingness to learn
• Animal care experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to lift and carry animals, supplies, and food bags with assistance when needed

Financial Benefits

• Flexible compensation reflecting skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance: 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 birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can care for animals, support a dedicated veterinary team, and continue growing your experience in animal care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join the team at Douds Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Douds Veterinary 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.