Kennel Attendant - Seattle, WA

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Attendant!

Role: Kennel Attendant
Status: Part-time
Salary: $21.30 per hour
Schedule: Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 4:00–6:00 PM;
Saturday from 12:00–2:00 PM

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

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

Looking for a Part-Time Role Where You Can Make a Difference for Pets and Their People?

Columbia City Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable and hardworking Kennel Attendant to join our team!

We're a well-established, eight-doctor veterinary practice with a strong support team committed to providing excellent care. More importantly, we're compassionate professionals who show up for one another, celebrate each other, and welcome you exactly as you are.

This position plays an important role in helping us close the hospital and ensuring our team walks into a clean, organized, and well-stocked clinic each day.

Why our Kennel Attendants Love It Here

• Join an established eight-doctor veterinary practice
• Work alongside a strong and supportive veterinary team
• Be part of a culture where teammates genuinely help one another
• Enjoy a consistent, predictable part-time schedule
• Work short shifts that can fit well around school, another job, or other commitments
• Make a meaningful contribution to the care and comfort of our patients
• Join a workplace where your contributions are valued and appreciated

What our Kennel Attendants Do

• Clean and sanitize kennels and patient areas
• Sweep and mop floors throughout assigned areas
• Empty garbage and properly dispose of waste
• Restock supplies and other necessary items
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
• Follow hospital cleaning and sanitation protocols
• Complete assigned closing duties thoroughly and efficiently
• Communicate with teammates about tasks, supplies, or concerns
• Jump in wherever needed to help the team finish the day successfully

What You'll Bring

• A dependable and responsible approach to your work
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks
• A positive, team-first attitude
• Willingness to clean, organize, and help wherever needed
• Good communication and time-management skills
• The ability to follow instructions and hospital protocols
• Compassion and respect for animals
• Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts
• A willingness to contribute to a supportive and welcoming workplace

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Columbia City Veterinary Hospital, even the behind-the-scenes work makes a difference. Keeping our hospital clean, organized, and stocked helps our entire veterinary team provide exceptional care to our patients.

You’ll join a team of compassionate professionals who believe in supporting one another, celebrating each other, and making sure every team member knows their work matters.

• 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 (full-time only)
• 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/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing…