Nevada Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Kennel Attendant!
Position Details
Role: Kennel Attendant
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Varies based on hospital needs, including rotating weekends
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth retirement savings, flexible spending options, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and employee pet care benefits
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and a supportive culture that values work-life balance
Looking for a kennel attendant role where you'll be appreciated, supported, and have fun while making a difference every day?
Nevada Veterinary Clinic is a two-doctor mixed animal practice in Nevada, Missouri, and we're looking for a compassionate, dependable Kennel Attendant to join our team. We believe outstanding patient care starts with a team that genuinely enjoys working together, supports one another, and celebrates both the big accomplishments and the little victories.
Whether you're helping care for hospitalized patients, keeping our hospital running smoothly, or simply making a pet's day a little brighter, your work will have a meaningful impact. If you're eager to learn, enjoy staying active, and love working with animals, we'd love to meet you.
Why Our Kennel Attendants Love It Here
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Join a close-knit, supportive team that truly enjoys working together
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Work in a welcoming mixed animal practice where every team member is valued
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Enjoy predictable scheduling with rotating weekends and real lunch breaks
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Benefit from flexibility when life happens
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Celebrate birthdays, milestones, and team successes together
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Grow your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience
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Have fun with occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and team lunches
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Work in an environment where kindness, teamwork, and laughter are encouraged
What Our Kennel Attendants Do
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Walk, exercise, and care for hospitalized and boarding dogs
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Clean and maintain kennels, cages, treatment areas, and hospital facilities
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Perform laundry and other daily cleaning duties
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Help maintain a safe, organized, and sanitary hospital environment
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Support patient comfort by providing compassionate daily care
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Assist team members with general hospital tasks as needed
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Use strong organizational skills to help keep daily operations running smoothly
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Work collaboratively with the veterinary team to provide excellent patient care
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Pitch in wherever needed, including the occasional “cat rodeo”
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Bring a positive attitude and willingness to help every day
What Our Kennel Attendants Bring
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A passion for working with animals
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A dependable, positive, team-oriented attitude
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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The ability to stay active and perform physical tasks throughout the day
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Confidence taking ownership of responsibilities
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A willingness to ask for help and support fellow teammates
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Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
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A great sense of humor and the ability to enjoy the occasional midday dance party
The Extras You'll Actually Feel
At Nevada Veterinary Clinic, we believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable. Our team supports one another through busy days, celebrates successes together, and knows that a positive culture makes a difference for both employees and patients. You'll find leaders who appreciate your contributions, teammates who are always willing to lend a hand, and an environment where your growth matters just as much as the care we provide.
Benefits You Can't Beat
Financial Benefits
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A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
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401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
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Flexible Spending Account
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529 Savings Plan
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Tuition Support Program
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Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits
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Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
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Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal coverage, and employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance
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Up to three weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees after one year of service
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Sick Time / Paid Time Off
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Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
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Pet discounts on services and products
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Pet food discount program
Professional Growth & Recognition
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Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
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Professional development opportunities
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Continuing education allowance
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Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
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Six paid holidays
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee discount program
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a kennel attendant position where your hard work is appreciated, your teammates become friends, and your contributions truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join Nevada Veterinary Clinic and help us care for pets, support their families, and make every day a little brighter.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Nevada Veterinary Clinic 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.
