Kennel Attendant - Fort Collins, CO
Who We Are
Aspen Grove Veterinary Care is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Pet Care Attendant (Boarding Kennel Attendant)
Status: Full-time or Part-time
Schedule: 7 am to 7 pm, flexible shifts. Must be available to work most Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love Aspen Grove Veterinary Care
Fun, supportive, and team-oriented work environment
Opportunity to work with dogs and cats every day
Hands-on experience alongside our veterinary team
Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within veterinary medicine
A workplace that values teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care
Meaningful work making pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved
What You'll Do
Provide exceptional daily care for boarding and daycare pets
Supervise playgroups while ensuring the safety of all pets
Evaluate new boarding pets and assign appropriate playgroups based on temperament, age, and size
Feed, medicate, and monitor boarding pets according to care instructions
Clean kennels, runs, cages, and boarding areas while maintaining hospital sanitation standards
Observe pets for signs of illness or behavioral changes and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
Support the veterinary staff with patient care and daily hospital operations as needed
Help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for every pet in our care
What Our Pet Care Attendants Bring
Genuine love for dogs, cats, and animal care
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Dependability and strong attention to detail
Willingness to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
Weekend and holiday availability
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
Opportunities to gain valuable veterinary experience
Mentorship from an experienced veterinary team
A supportive workplace where your contributions matter
Daily opportunities to work closely with animals
A positive team culture focused on compassion, collaboration, and learning
Financial Benefits
Bonus Program
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
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/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