Kennel Attendant - Allentown, PA

Who we are

Maple Hills Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel and Daycare Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel and Daycare Attendant

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11 am- 7 pm- Fill-in and weekends as needed

Experience: Previous professional experience working with pets required

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, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Love spending your day with dogs and keeping them happy, safe, and well cared for?

Maple Hills Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Kennel and Daycare Attendant to help us create a safe, enjoyable environment for our furry guests. You’ll supervise playgroups, care for boarding pets, and make sure every pet and owner has a great experience.

If you understand dog behavior, love being active, and enjoy connecting with pet owners, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Days full of dogs. As a Kennel and Daycare Attendant here, you’ll spend your shifts with happy pups in daycare and boarding.
• Variety every day. From playgroup supervision to bathing and nail trims, no two shifts are the same.
• A veterinary hospital setting. Work alongside a veterinary team and build skills in animal care.
• Room to grow. Every Kennel and Daycare Attendant here has professional development opportunities and a continuing education allowance.
• Pet perks. Discounts on services and products for your own pets.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and monitor the behavior and interactions of dogs in daycare
• Keep pets safe by maintaining a clean, secure environment
• Feed pets and give medications according to their individual needs
• Help with grooming tasks like bathing, brushing, and nail trimming
• Clean and sanitize kennels, play areas, and other facilities
• Keep accurate records of feeding schedules, medications, and behavior observations
• Provide excellent customer service so every pet owner has a positive experience

Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous professional experience working with pets
• Knowledge of basic dog behavior and canine body language
• Confidence handling dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Physical stamina for bending and standing for long periods
• Ability to lift [Weight] lbs with assistance

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• 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 or 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!

Think you’re the Kennel and Daycare Attendant we’re looking for? If you love dogs and want to help every pup have a safe, happy day, Maple Hills Veterinary Hospital can’t wait to meet you.

Apply today and join the team at Maple Hills Veterinary Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Maple Hills Veterinary 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.