Job Description

Who we are

Cavanaugh Pet Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Attendant!

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Attendant / Pet Care Attendant
• Status: Part-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Work weekends, holidays, and some evening shifts during the week

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; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for an Animal Care Role Where You Can Make a Difference Every Day?

Cavanaugh Pet Hospital is seeking a compassionate and dependable Kennel Attendant to join our team in Blue Springs, Missouri. If you love animals, enjoy staying active, and take pride in providing exceptional care, we'd love to meet you.

Our kennel team plays an essential role in caring for boarding and hospitalized pets while helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment throughout the hospital. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in animal care while working alongside a dedicated veterinary team.

Why Our Kennel Attendants Love Cavanaugh Pet Hospital

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work caring for pets every day
• Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Hands-on experience working alongside veterinary professionals
• A workplace culture built on compassion, teamwork, and respect
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of pets and their families

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring well-being
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and animal care areas
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all patients
• Assist with laundry and general housekeeping duties
• Monitor patient behavior and report health or behavioral concerns to the veterinary team
• Ensure pets receive attentive and compassionate care during their stay
• Support daily hospital operations and maintain cleanliness throughout the facility
• Follow hospital protocols and safety procedures

What Our Kennel Attendants Bring

• Genuine compassion for animals and the people who love them
• Reliability, responsibility, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort working with cats and dogs of all sizes and temperaments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and cleaning
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous animal care experience is a plus, but not required
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts

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 passionate about animal care and want to be part of a dedicated veterinary team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what makes Cavanaugh Pet Hospital such a rewarding place to build your animal care career!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Cavanaugh Pet 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.