Pet Care Attendant - Eagan, MN

Companion Animal Hospital is Hiring a Part-Time Kennel Assistant! Position Details

Role: Kennel Assistant Status: Part-time Salary: $14.50–$16.00 per hour, based on experience Schedule: 2-3 Evening shifts per week & every other weekend

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

If you love animals and want to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital, Companion Animal Hospital may be the perfect place to start.

We’re a full-service animal hospital in Eagan looking for a compassionate and dependable Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to begin building experience in veterinary medicine while continuing school or balancing other commitments.

You’ll play an important role in keeping the pets in our care safe, comfortable, clean, and well cared for throughout their stay.

Companion Animal Hospital offers steady part-time work with flexible scheduling designed to accommodate school or other work commitments.

You can look forward to:

• Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital setting
• A great opportunity to begin exploring a career in veterinary medicine
• Steady part-time hours
• Some scheduling flexibility around school or other work commitments
• Opportunities to work directly with animals every shift
• Experience monitoring animal health and behavior
• Exposure to the day-to-day operations of a full-service veterinary hospital
• A team focused on the safety and well-being of every pet in our care
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll help provide attentive daily care to hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting the cleanliness and organization of the hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Feeding animals according to their individual care instructions
• Supervising play groups
• Cleaning and maintaining kennels
• Keeping clinic areas clean and sanitary
• Monitoring pets for changes in health or behavior
• Administering medications as directed
• Maintaining accurate records
• Following written care instructions closely
• Helping maintain a safe environment for animals and team members
• Communicating concerns about a pet’s health or behavior to the appropriate team member
• Supporting the team with daily kennel and animal-care responsibilities
• Providing compassionate and respectful care to every pet

We’re looking for someone who takes animal care seriously and understands that the smallest details can make a big difference in a pet’s safety and comfort.

Our ideal Kennel Assistant is:

• Organized and able to keep track of multiple care instructions
• Reliable and dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Compassionate toward animals
• Attentive to changes in animal behavior and health
• Comfortable following written and verbal instructions
• Able to work independently while also supporting the team
• Committed to maintaining clean and sanitary spaces
• Comfortable administering medications as directed
• Available to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays
• Interested in learning more about veterinary medicine

Previous animal experience is preferred, but this role is also an excellent opportunity to begin gaining experience in a veterinary hospital setting.

We know school, work, and life don’t always fit neatly into a traditional schedule. That’s why this part-time position offers some flexibility to help accommodate outside commitments while still providing steady work.

You’ll also gain something that can be especially valuable if you’re considering a future in…