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Parkway Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Attendant / Cleaner!

Position Details
Role: Kennel Attendant / Cleaner
Status: Full-time
Salary: $18 - $20 per hour
Schedule: Full-time; flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

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, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Do you have a background in housekeeping or commercial cleaning and love being around animals? Looking for meaningful work where your attention to detail makes a difference every day? We'd love to meet you.

Parkway Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dependable, self-motivated Kennel Attendant / Cleaner to help keep our hospital clean, organized, and welcoming for patients, clients, and teammates alike. Behind every exceptional veterinary hospital is someone who takes pride in creating a safe, sanitary environment—and that's where you come in.

If you're someone who enjoys staying active, takes pride in your work, and wants to be part of a supportive team that truly appreciates your contributions, you'll fit right in.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive team that values kindness and collaboration
• Meaningful work that directly supports patient care
• Flexible scheduling that promotes work-life balance
• Positive workplace where teamwork comes first
• Opportunities to grow within the veterinary field
• Leaders who recognize and appreciate your hard work
• Regular lunch breaks and a team that supports one another

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain kennels, cages, exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital equipment
• Vacuum, mop, and perform routine floor and carpet care
• Wash, fold, and organize patient towels, blankets, and hospital laundry
• Disinfect surfaces while following hospital sanitation and infection-control protocols
• Remove trash and help maintain an organized hospital environment
• Monitor inventory and notify the team when supplies need to be restocked
• Assist clients courteously while providing excellent customer service
• Follow safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Support the veterinary team in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital

What You'll Bring

• Previous commercial or residential cleaning experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Positive attitude and dependable work ethic
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working around cats, dogs, and occasional wildlife
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion for helping animals by supporting a clean, healthy environment

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that appreciates the important work you do every day
• Meaningful work supporting exceptional patient care behind the scenes
• Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• Leaders who value your contributions
• A workplace where teamwork, kindness, and respect are part of every day
• A positive culture where everyone works together toward the same goal

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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)
• 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/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
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your hard work, attention to detail, and love of animals make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why Parkway Veterinary Hospital is such a rewarding place to build your career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Parkway Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.