Kennel Attendant

About the role

At Wellington Veterinary Hospital, we are an AAHA accredited and Cat Friendly practice serving Wellington, Fort Collins, Severance, Windsor, Timnath, and the surrounding Northern Colorado communities. We offer preventative care, dentistry, surgery, laparoscopic procedures, urgent care, and doggie daycare, all delivered by a team that genuinely loves what they do. We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Full-Time Kennel Attendant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, and monitoring dogs, cats, and other small animals
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, runs, and common areas
• Walking dogs and providing safe exercise and enrichment
• Monitoring animals for signs of stress, illness, or injury and reporting concerns to veterinary staff
• Assisting veterinary technicians and staff when needed
• Washing bedding, dishes, and maintaining a clean and organized facility
• Greeting clients warmly and professionally
• Answering phones and assisting pet owners with questions or appointment requests
• Scheduling appointments and checking clients in and out
• Processing payments and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting the veterinary team with communication and organization throughout the day

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in animal care, kennel work, or a customer service setting
• Genuinely love animals and handle them safely and calmly
• Comfortable on your feet and able to lift up to 40 pounds
• A friendly, professional presence to every client interaction
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
• Available for Saturdays as part of the team schedule
• Happy to jump in wherever you're needed, kennel or front desk

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Team player

Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Free virtual mental healthcare for household (13+)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Pay

$17/hr and up based on experience

Schedule

Full-time, day shifts
Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 4pm
3-4 shifts per week at 8 to 10 hours, or 5 shifts at 6 to 8 hours
Rotating Saturdays as part of the team schedule
Closed Sundays, always
Holidays included in the rotation