Careers

About the Role

Strawberry Hill Animal Hospital is looking for a Kennel Attendant to join our team and provide excellent care for the dogs boarding in our kennel. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the kennel, providing food and water to the animals, monitoring their health, bathing, and providing exercise. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about animal care and has a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have experience working with animals in a professional setting. 

Responsibilities: 

• Feed and water animals according to instructions. 

• Clean and maintain kennels, cages, and other areas of the facility. 

• Monitor animal behavior and report any changes to the supervisor. 

• Administer medications as prescribed by the veterinarian. 

• Provide basic grooming services such as brushing and bathing. 

• Ensure that all animals are properly identified with neck tags. 

• Interact with pet owners when called to take in or release a dog. 

Experience: 

• Knowledge of basic dog care practices and handling  

• Some customer service skills for interacting with pet owners 

• Familiarity with pet grooming practices is a plus 

• Ability to handle heavy lifting when necessary 

• Experience in pet sitting or dog training is beneficial 

• Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment 

Benefits Include: 

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 

• Flexible Spending Account 

• 529 Savings Plan 

• Tuition Support Program 

• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 

• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 

• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only) 

• 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 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Employee discount program 

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with animals in a caring environment. If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Come join our team!  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Strawberry Hill Animal Hospital 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.