Kennel Attendant

Love animals? Looking for your first job? We'd love to meet you!

Eau Claire Animal Hospital is looking for a caring, dependable Kennel Attendant to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a high school student (16 years of age or older), someone exploring a future in veterinary medicine, or anyone who simply enjoys working with animals in a fast-paced, family-oriented environment.

For more than 60 years, Eau Claire Animal Hospital has proudly cared for pets and their families throughout the Chippewa Valley. We believe every pet deserves compassionate care, and every team member plays an important role in creating a positive experience for both our patients and their owners.

As a Kennel Attendant, you'll help ensure our boarding guests and hospital patients are comfortable, safe, clean, and well cared for while supporting our veterinary team.

What You'll Do

Our kennel attendants are an essential part of our hospital. Daily responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional care to the pets in our facility
• Feeding pets according to their individual care instructions and ensuring fresh water is always available
• Walking dogs in our fenced in yard and providing supervised exercise, playtime, cuddle time, and enrichment activities
• Monitoring each pet's appetite, water intake, elimination, and overall well-being, reporting any concerns to the veterinary team
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, runs, boarding areas, and play yards
• Washing bedding, towels, dishes, and toys to maintain a clean, healthy environment
• Preparing clean bedding and comfortable accommodations for every boarding guest
• Keeping track of each pet's belongings and ensuring they are returned home safely
• Assisting with cleaning throughout the hospital to maintain our high standards of care
• Monitoring supplies and notifying management when inventory is running low
• Assisting the veterinary team with basic animal care duties as needed
• Following all hospital safety procedures, cleaning protocols, and standards of patient care
• Working together as a team to provide compassionate, efficient, and exceptional service

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Is 16 years of age or older
• Loves animals and enjoys caring for dogs, cats, and other pets
• Is dependable, responsible, and eager to learn
• Has a positive attitude and enjoys working with others
• Communicates professionally and kindly with both clients and coworkers
• Is organized and pays attention to detail
• Can think independently while also working well as part of a team
• Is comfortable performing physical work and staying active throughout the day
• Can maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Experience working with animals is a plus, but not required—we're happy to train the right person!

Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires:

• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the day
• Working around animals of all sizes, cleaning products, pet hair, and other animal-related materials
• Lifting up to 30 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Working a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Eau Claire Animal Hospital, we're more than coworkers—we're a team that genuinely enjoys working together and supporting one another. Whether this is your first job or the beginning of a career in veterinary medicine, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience while making a difference in the lives of pets every day.

As part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, we also embrace five core values that guide everything we do:

• Respect
• Learning
• Do the Right Thing
• WOW Service
• Fun

If these values sound like you, you'll fit right in.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Lakefield Veterinary Group believes exceptional veterinary care starts with exceptional people.

We partner with hospitals across the country while preserving what makes each practice unique—its people, culture, and connection to the community. Our goal is to provide the resources and support our teams need to thrive while continuing to deliver outstanding patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lakefield Veterinary Group and Eau Claire Animal Hospital are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every applicant and team member is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed.

Ready to join our team?

We'd love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume or stop by Eau Claire Animal Hospital to complete an application. We can't wait to meet you!