What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant position at Kildaire Animal Medical Center?
Description
Pet Resort Attendant
Shift/Schedule:
Monday- Friday: 7am- 6pm
*Some Mondays 10am-8pm
Saturday: 8am- 1pm and 4pm-6pm
Sunday: 8am- 10am and 4pm-6pm
Kildaire Animal Medical Center
Cary, NC
About You
You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing loving, attentive care during their stay
at our Pet Resort. Your work directly supports animals’ comfort, safety, and happiness—
from daily care and enrichment to maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
Kildaire Animal Medical Center is looking for a Pet Resort Attendant to join us as part
of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At Kildaire Animal Medical Center, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital
while benefiting from Thrive’s national resources. Deeply rooted in our local community, we
value teamwork, compassion, and commitment to exceptional pet care.
About the Hospital
Kildaire Animal Medical Center is a general practice located in Cary, NC, offering veterinary
services alongside a full-service pet resort. Our work environment is collaborative, fast-
paced, and animal-focused. We pride ourselves on cleanliness, compassion, teamwork,
and providing a safe, comfortable experience for every pet in our care.
We are open Monday-Sunday, serving the Triangle.
You’re Willing and Able To
- Provide overall daily care for pets, including walking, feeding, bathing, and
- supervised playtime
- Safely restrain animals as needed for handling and care
- Assist with incoming and outgoing pets during check-in and discharge
- Clean and maintain all resort and hospital areas, including runs, cages, bathing
- rooms, outdoor areas, and bathrooms
- Maintain hospital and resort appearance through consistent sanitation and
- organization
- Monitor pets for comfort, behavior, and well-being, reporting concerns to leadership
- Assist other areas of the hospital as needed to support the team and patient care
Your Experience & Skills
- Passion for working with animals and providing high-quality care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Comfortable handling and restraining pets of various sizes and temperaments
- Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning
and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
- Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Benefits – Our Care in Action
Thrive offers benefits designed to support emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. Eligible team members may receive:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- FREE continuing education courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
*Some benefits are available to full-time team members only and may be subject to
waiting periods or eligibility requirements.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence,
innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its
network of 360 primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets
of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that
help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—
through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being
initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions
such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and
flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of
mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.