Kennel Team Member

Kennel Attendant – Part-Time

Quakertown Veterinary Clinic and Acorn Valley Pet Boarding are seeking dependable and compassionate Kennel Attendants to join our teams!

Kennel Attendants play an important role in providing daily care and comfort to animals staying at our facilities. This position is responsible for assisting with routine animal care, maintaining clean and safe surroundings, and supporting the daily operations of our boarding facilities.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with animals, are dependable, and work well as part of a team. Previous experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.

Employment Opportunities:

• Quakertown Veterinary Clinic – Part-Time
• Acorn Valley Pet Boarding – Part-Time

Compensation: Starting pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Scheduling: Availability for regularly scheduled weekend shifts and select holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding animals, including feeding, walking, cleaning kennels and litter areas, and administering medications according to established procedures and training.
• Assist with routine animal handling, restraint, bathing, and general care.
• Clean and sanitize animal enclosures, common areas, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for animals, clients, and staff.
• Observe animals for changes in behavior or condition and communicate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain accurate care records and document observations as required.
• Follow established animal care, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure animals receive consistent care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals, in a veterinary clinic, kennel, or boarding facility is preferred but not required.
• Genuine interest in animal care and well-being.
• Ability to handle animals calmly, safely, and responsibly.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with animal care and facility cleaning, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work scheduled weekends and select holidays.

Benefits

Eligible employees may have access to the following benefits, depending on position and eligibility:

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Employee discounts
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• On-the-job training
• Access to an online educational portal
• Staff events
• Shift differentials

Physical Requirements

This position involves regular standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, talking, and hearing while performing animal care and facility maintenance duties.

Employees may be required to lift or move items weighing up to 40 pounds as part of their regular responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Join our team and help provide excellent care and comfort to the animals entrusted to us!