Kennel Attendant

Companion Animal Hospital is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Assistant.

Role: Kennel Assistant
Status: Part-time
Salary: $14.50–$16.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays required; some weekday hours may be available

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonus opportunities.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Paid time off, pet discounts on services and products, free lab work for employee pets, and pet food discounts.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and quarterly team rewards.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and scheduling flexibility designed to help balance school, work, and other commitments.

Companion Animal Hospital, a full-service animal hospital in Eagan, is looking for a part-time Kennel Assistant who loves working with animals. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a veterinary hospital while continuing school or balancing other commitments.

Why You'll Love It Here

We offer steady work in a supportive veterinary environment with some flexibility in scheduling. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with animals, learn more about veterinary care, and build valuable experience alongside a team focused on the safety, comfort, and well‑being of every pet in our care.

What You'll Do

• Feed and provide daily care for animals
• Supervise play groups and monitor pet interactions
• Clean and maintain kennels and clinic premises
• Maintain accurate records
• Monitor animals for changes in health or behavior
• Administer medications as directed
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all pets

What You'll Bring

• A genuine love for animals and commitment to their well‑being
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Reliability and the ability to follow established care procedures
• A compassionate and patient approach to animal care
• The ability to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays
• Previous animal experience is preferred

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A great entry point into the veterinary field
• Hands‑on experience in a full‑service animal hospital
• Some flexibility to accommodate school or work commitments
• Opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals
• Flexible compensation
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Free lab work for employee pets
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and excited to build experience working with animals in a veterinary setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Companion Animal 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.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for…