Pet Care Kennel & Boarding Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health package

Life insurance and disability

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Four Paws Pet Hotel & Resort in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will provide patient husbandry, boarding care, and housekeeping, with meals, medications, and walks for boarding patients, and oversee dogs in daycare.

Detailed notes and prompt communication with the veterinary team are required. We offer a full-time schedule Monday–Wednesday 11am–7pm and Sat–Sun 6am–2pm, with holiday availability.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant / kennel technician preferred.
• Will consider related experience within animal care such as boarding / doggy daycare attendant, FFA or 4H background.
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
• Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient husbandry, boarding care, and general housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Provide meals, medications as directed, and walks for boarding patients; oversee dogs in daycare; communicate concerns to the veterinary team.
• Maintain documentation of observations and report concerns promptly to the veterinary team.
• Monitor kennels, common areas, treatment spaces, and other facility areas; ensure cleanliness and stocking of supplies.
• Monitor facility cameras to help ensure safety and alert team members as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Patient wellbeing

Kennel experience

Dog & cat handling

Job description

Four Paws Pet Hotel & Resort in Fort Collins, Colorado is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will provide patient husbandry, boarding care, and housekeeping, with meals, medications, and walks for boarding patients, and oversee dogs in daycare.

Detailed notes and prompt communication with the veterinary team are required. We offer a full-time schedule Monday–Wednesday 11am–7pm and Sat–Sun 6am–2pm, with holiday availability.