Job Description

Who we are

St. Clair Animal Care is Hiring a Kennel Worker!

Position DetailsRole: Kennel Worker Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Flexible schedule with rotating Saturday and Sunday shifts

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a career where you can spend your day caring for animals while working alongside a supportive veterinary team? We'd love to meet you.

St. Clair Animal Care is looking for a full-time Kennel Worker to help care for our hospitalized and boarding patients while supporting our doctors and veterinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, takes pride in creating a clean and comfortable environment for pets, and wants to make a meaningful difference every day.

If you have a passion for animals, enjoy working with a collaborative team, and are committed to providing outstanding care, you'll fit right in.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team that enjoys working together
• Meaningful work caring for pets every day
• Positive hospital culture built on teamwork and respect
• Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Flexible scheduling with rotating weekends
• Leaders who appreciate your hard work and dedication
• A workplace where kindness and compassion come first

What You'll Do

• Walk and exercise hospitalized and boarding dogs
• Feed and monitor dogs and cats staying in our hospital and kennel
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and animal housing areas
• Bathe dogs and cats as needed
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the kennel and hospital
• Observe patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall condition and report concerns to the medical team
• Assist with general hospital support duties as needed
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for patients and clients

What You'll Bring

• Genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable personality
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed
• Comfortable working around dogs and cats of all sizes
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform the physical duties of the position
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Previous animal care or customer service experience is a plus

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that supports one another every day
• Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, comfortable, and cared for
• Opportunities to learn about veterinary medicine while building your career
• Leaders who recognize and appreciate your contributions
• A workplace where collaboration, kindness, and compassion are part of the culture
• The satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of pets and their families

Benefits You Can't Beat

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 (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• 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 (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and love of animals will make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that's committed to exceptional patient care while supporting one another every step of the way.

Apply today and discover why St. Clair Animal Care is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at St. Clair Animal Care and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.