Kennel Attendant - Village Veterinary Clinic
Job details
- Location
- Mayfield Village, Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Posted
- Apr 13, 2026
- Apply on
- careers.encorevet.com
About this role
At Village Veterinary Clinic we’re not just a veterinary hospital—we’re a place where every pet is loved like family, and every team member plays a vital role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our growing team and help us provide a clean, safe, and happy environment for the pets in our care.
We’re looking for a dependable, animal-loving person to join our veterinary team as a Kennel Attendant. This role is hands-on and essential to the daily care of our patients and boarded pets. If you’re comfortable working around animals of all sizes and don’t mind getting a little messy, we’d like to hear from you.
This is a great entry-level opportunity for someone considering a career in veterinary medicine or animal care. The work can be fast-paced and physical, but it’s also rewarding. You’ll play an important role in keeping our patients safe, comfortable, and well cared for.
- Team First Culture - We value every team member like gold, creating a supportive and caring environment.
- Cutting-Edge Care with Heart - Our full-service hospital offers advanced medicine and services like wellness care and surgery, all delivered with genuine compassion.
- Growth & Teamwork Culture - We believe in building strong relationships, embracing teamwork over ego, and constantly learning and leveling up together.
- Feed, water, and monitor dogs, cats, and other small animals
- Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and common areas
- Walk dogs and provide safe exercise and enrichment
- Monitor animals for signs of stress, illness, or injury and report concerns to veterinary staff
- Assist veterinary technicians and doctors when needed
- Wash bedding, dishes, and maintain a clean, organized facility
- Greet pet owners in a friendly, professional manner when required
- A genuine interest in animal care and welfare
- Comfortable handling animals safely and calmly
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends & holidays if scheduled
- Good attention to detail and strong cleaning standards
- Previous experience in animal care is helpful but not required. We’re happy to train the right person.
What you'll gain:
- Experience working in a veterinary setting
- The opportunity to learn basic animal care and handling skills
- A supportive team environment
- Employee pet care discounts (if applicable)
Perks + Benefits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health support
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave.
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!
Check us out: www.villageveterinaryclinic.com
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.