Job Description

Who we are

At Home Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position DetailsRole: Kennel Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Four shifts per week, including one weekend shift

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 rewarding career where you can spend your days caring for pets while working alongside a supportive team? We'd love to meet you.

At Home Animal Hospital is a compassionate small animal practice located in beautiful Kahului, Maui, and we're looking for a dependable Kennel Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, loves animals, and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for every patient in our care.

Our kennel assistants are an important part of our hospital team. Whether you're caring for hospitalized patients, helping boarding pets feel at home, or supporting the veterinary team behind the scenes, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the families who love them.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team that values collaboration and kindness
• Meaningful work caring for pets every day
• Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Beautiful Maui location
• Positive hospital culture where teamwork comes first
• Variety throughout your day with both patient care and client interaction
• Leaders who appreciate your hard work and dedication

What You'll Do

• Feed, water, exercise, and monitor hospitalized and boarding pets
• Walk dogs and provide appropriate enrichment and comfort
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and common spaces
• Launder bedding, towels, and hospital linens
• Assist with patient handling and restraint as directed
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, appetite, or comfort and report concerns to the medical team
• Answer phones, assist with scheduling, and provide excellent client service
• Help clients with pet food purchases and nutritional products
• Restock supplies and help maintain an organized hospital
• Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and animal handling protocols

What You'll Bring

• Genuine love of animals and commitment to their well-being
• Previous animal care, kennel, veterinary, or shelter experience is preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Dependability and strong work ethic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that supports one another every day
• Meaningful work helping pets feel safe and comfortable
• Opportunities to continue learning and building your veterinary career
• Leaders who recognize and appreciate your contributions
• A workplace where kindness and teamwork are part of the culture
• The opportunity to make a difference in your community while living in beautiful Maui

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 At Home Animal Hospital is such a rewarding place to build your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at At Home Animal Hospital 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.