Overnight Kennel Attendant

Why Join Our Team Join the dynamic team at Foothills Animal Hospital, a premier, five-doctor facility located in sunny Yuma, Arizona. Since 1991, we've proudly served our community, providing high-quality preventative, wellness, and advanced emergency care. As a high-energy practice, approximately 70% of our caseload is emergency medicine, giving our team continuous opportunities to hone their skills and make a real difference for pets and their families. Despite the fast pace, our culture is deeply rooted in teamwork, communication, compassion, and a shared commitment to delivering the highest standard of empathetic patient care. What Sets Us Apart Advanced Technology: Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including CT, fluoroscopy, flexible/rigid endoscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography. Exceptional Team Support: Benefit from a robust support structure with 5-8 highly skilled technicians per doctor, ensuring smooth operations. Diverse Caseload: Gain experience across the spectrum of veterinary medicine, from routine procedures to critical, high-impact emergency cases. Mentorship Focused: We prioritize professional growth with ongoing teaching and mentorship from our leadership team. Ideal Location: Enjoy the unique Yuma lifestyle, offering affordable housing, abundant sunshine, and outdoor adventures just 2.5 hours from Phoenix and San Diego. About This Role Join our veterinary hospital as a full-time Overnight Kennel Attendant and become an essential caregiver for our hospitalized patients! In this hands-on role, you'll provide compassionate, attentive care for pets during their stay with us, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and loved. If you have a genuine love for animals and find joy in providing exceptional care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. This position requires overnight shifts from 6pm - 6am with a one hour lunch Our hiring process includes two interview stages: a brief, one-way video interview via Hireflix followed by an on-site interview. If selected to move forward, you'll receive a Hireflix invitation by email after applying, so please check your inbox and spam/junk folders. What Success Looks Like Compassionate Caregiving: You'll provide attentive, gentle care to each animal, offering comfort through regular walks, playtime, and affection while carefully monitoring their wellbeing. Keen Observation: You'll watch for changes in behavior or physical condition that might indicate health concerns, promptly reporting any issues to our veterinary team. Immaculate Environment: You'll maintain spotlessly clean kennels, cages, and hospital areas, creating a sanitary, odor-free space that promotes animal health and comfort. Safe Handling: You'll develop trust with animals of various temperaments, confidently and safely handling them during daily care, medication administration, and movement around the facility. Detailed Record-Keeping: You'll accurately document feeding schedules, behaviors, and care provided, ensuring our team has complete information about each animal's stay. What Makes You a Great Fit Genuine passion for animal welfare and pet careAbility to handle animals safely and confidently, even when they're anxiousPhysical stamina for walking dogs, cleaning kennels, and lifting suppliesExcellent attention to detail in following care instructions and observing animal behaviorStrong cleaning skills with a commitment to maintaining sanitary conditionsReliable and responsible work ethicGood communication skills for interacting with team members and occasionally with pet ownersPatience and compassion when working with animals that may be stressed or illAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks Education & Experience High School Diploma/GED or equivalent requiredPrevious animal care experience is a plusExperience in a veterinary setting or boarding facility is beneficial but not requiredWillingness to learn proper animal handling and care techniques How We'll Support You Competitive Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experienceComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401k with company matchGrowth Opportunities: Continuing education and professional development supportWork-Life Balance: PTO and mental health assistancePerks: Employee discounts on services, a scrub allowance, and a referral programA Welcoming Team: We’re a hard-working and collaborative team where your voice matters! EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.