Kennel Attendant

Shelby Center Hospital for Animals is Hiring a Kennel Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Attendant

Status: Full-Time (30–38 hours per week)

Salary: Based on experience and skill set 

Schedule: Flexible schedule, 30–38 hours per week. Rotating AM/PM Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shifts are required. 

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Do you love spending your day with dogs and cats, and want a job where caring for pets and their people is the whole point?

At Shelby Center Hospital for Animals, we believe great veterinary care starts with teamwork. Our boarding and daycare guests count on us for comfort, attention, and a clean, safe place to stay, and our clients count on us to treat their pets like family.

As our Kennel Attendant, you’ll be the one who makes that happen every day. You’ll feed, walk, bathe, and keep an eye on our furry guests while helping keep the hospital running smoothly. If you’re dependable, compassionate, and eager to learn, we would love to meet you.

Why Our Kennel Attendants Love It Here

• A team that lives by its values: teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, and a willingness to learn and grow
• Hands-on time with animals every shift, from daycare playtime to bath day
• Room to build new skills, including basic grooming, medication handling, and client communication
• A great starting point for anyone interested in a veterinary career, with animal or veterinary experience welcomed but not required
• Quarterly team bonuses that reward the work we do together
• Free or discounted lab work for your own pets, plus discounts on veterinary services, products, and pet food

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, watering, walking, giving medications, and monitoring their well-being
• Watch for changes in appetite, behavior, or health and report them to the veterinary team
• Give basic grooming care, including baths, nail trims, and brushing
• Clean, sanitize, and restock kennels, boarding areas, the hospital, and the grounds
• Sweep, mop, take out trash, and launder bedding and linens
• Greet clients warmly and communicate professionally with clients and coworkers
• Juggle multiple tasks in a busy, fast-paced setting as a Kennel Attendant who keeps every guest comfortable

What You’ll Bring

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• Animal-handling or veterinary experience is preferred but not required; we’re happy to train the right Kennel Attendant
• Open availability for a flexible schedule, including required Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
• Ability to work 30–38 hours per week
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stay on your feet during your shift
• Comfort working around animal odors and noise
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
• A strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

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

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 role where your compassion for animals makes a real difference every day, this is it. As a Kennel Attendant at Shelby Center Hospital for Animals, you’ll be part of a team that respects each other, holds each other accountable, and keeps learning together.

Apply today and join the team at Shelby Center Hospital for Animals!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Shelby Center Hospital for Animals 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.