Overnight Kennel Assistant

Four Paws Pet Hotel & Resort is the ultimate destination for pet owners seeking premium care and luxury accommodations for their furry companions in Fort Collins, Colorado. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including boarding, daycare, grooming, and training, with spacious suites and personalized attention from experienced caregivers.

About the role

Join our team as an Overnight Kennel Assistant and help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, clients, and staff. You’ll provide compassionate care for boarding pets, including feeding, administering medications, and monitoring their well-being. This role involves general housekeeping, overseeing daycare dogs, and ensuring all facility areas are sanitized and well-stocked.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals, medications, and walks for boarding patients as directed
• Monitor and care for dogs in daycare, ensuring their safety and comfort
• Closely observe patients for medical, behavioral, or environmental concerns and document observations
• Communicate any concerns promptly to the veterinary team
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kennels, common areas, treatment spaces, and other facility areas
• Sanitize and restock supplies in all areas of the facility
• Monitor facility cameras overnight to ensure the safety of boarding and daycare patients
• Identify potential concerns and alert appropriate team members

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician preferred (will consider related animal care experience, such as boarding, doggy daycare, FFA, or 4H)
• Genuine passion for animal care and patient well-being
• 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
• Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal care role
• Ability to stay attentive overnight while monitoring facility cameras and communicating patient concerns

Pay

$17.50 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, overnight position with availability required on Thursdays from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Potential to transition to full-time in the future.

Benefits

• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
• Life insurance and disability (full-time)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (full-time)
• 401k with company match (full-time)
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law (full-time)
• Personal pet discount
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law