10/19/2026
NOW HIRING: PART-TIME KENNEL ATTENDANT
Interested applicants, please send us a Facebook message or email us at [email protected].
Maple Hill Animal Hospital is seeking an animal-lover who is dedicated, dependable, and hard-working to join our team as a Part-Time Kennel Attendant, working 15 to 20 hours per week.
We do have room to work around scheduling conflicts, but in general the candidate must be available to work some weekend hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, and some weekday hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
Our Kennel Attendants are a very important part of our team and are responsible for the everyday care of our boarding dogs and cats. Therefore, the ideal candidate for this position will be able to handle a lot of walking, physical work, and general custodial duties within the clinic.
We walk our boarding dogs four times a day in all kinds of weather conditions. Our Kennel Attendants also feed and water the pets and give them their medications (when applicable). They clean and disinfect all cages and kennel runs every day. They also assist the veterinarian in performing such tasks as drawing blood, trimming toenails, and doing examinations.
This is a fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
Job Duties:
Walking the dogs
Cleaning kennels and cages daily
Feeding and watering the animals
Cleaning litter box areas
Restocking food and supplies
Maintaining sanitary conditions in the kennel areas and cage rooms
Restocking supplies as needed.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Skills:
Must be able to work with dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Must be able to follow directions well.
Must be able to follow written work instructions as well as verbal instructions from management.
Must be able to work independently as well as with others when needed. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions for kennel cleaning, feeding, bathing, etc.
Must be able to work in extreme temperatures (hot/cold/humid) throughout the year.
Must have excellent customer service skills with each pet owner or client as this is an opportunity to interact with customers on a regular basis.
Must have excellent time management skills