What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pet Care Attendant - Olathe, KS position at Heritage Animal Hospital?
Who we are
Heritage Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant/Technician Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Kennel Assistant/Technician Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $11.00 - $13.50 (depending on experience)
- Sign-on Bonus: $200
Heritage Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time Kennel Assistant/Technician Assistant to add to our dedicated team. Working together to establish and uphold the highest standards of patient care, we believe that to care for our patients, we must also care for each other. We strive to cultivate a supportive and fun environment that fosters camaraderie and provides opportunities for learning and growth. In addition to practicing excellent medicine with exceptional people, Heritage Animal Hospital offers consistent scheduling, excellent work-life balance, and awesome benefits to keep life running smoothly, including:
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
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- 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
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Essential Physical Requirements:
The position is physically demanding, with a major amount of time spent standing. Must be able to lift and or carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required.
What We Expect (and What You Can Expect from Us!)
You embrace and embody our Heritage Animal Hospital Core Values—created by our team, for our team.
You show up looking put-together and professional. Scrubs or clean, casual workwear are great!
You help keep our space clean and welcoming—because a tidy hospital helps everyone feel at ease.
You stay organized and proactive.
You’re a clear communicator who’s kind, respectful, and timely.
You’re a team player who jumps in when help is needed and celebrates the wins together.
Daily Facility Fun (Yes, Even the Cleaning Counts!)
Keep our laundry spinning—wash, dry, and organize lab coats, scrubs, towels, and blankets.
Restock essentials to keep patient areas cozy and ready.
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming space—kennels, parking lot, patient enclosures, and hospital floors included.
Check off weekly and monthly cleaning tasks to help us stay on track.
Take our furry friends for walks—they appreciate the fresh air and attention!
Help administer medications when needed.
Be ready to lend a hand to our awesome tech team.
What’s in it for you?
- Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Employee benefits that strengthen both the body and the mind
- Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
- Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
- Lunch breaks on the reg
- Rotating Saturday shifts
- No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
- Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career–The more you know, the better off we all are!
- Starting pay is $11.00 - $13.50 Depending on Experience.
Come join our team! We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners!
Heritage Animal Hospital celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of cultures, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal-opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you, so apply today!
Salary : $11 - $200