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Kennel Assistant - Kahului, HI
At Home Animal Hospital - Kahului, HI
Who we are:
At Home Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!
Position Details
Role: Kennel Assistant
Status: Full-time Seasonal employee
Salary: Competitive wage based on experience
Schedule: 4 days per week, including one weekend shift a month
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, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Love animals, enjoy staying on the move, and take pride in a job well done? Looking for a place on Maui where your care for pets makes a real difference every single day?
At Home Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital in Kahului, dedicated to providing exceptional medical care and compassionate service to pets and their families throughout Maui. We’re looking for a compassionate, dependable, and hardworking Kennel Assistant to join our team.
As our Kennel Assistant, you’ll be the steady, caring presence our boarding and hospitalized patients count on. From walks and mealtimes to fresh bedding and spotless kennels, you’ll help keep our hospital a clean, safe, and comfortable place for pets and people alike.
No previous animal care experience? That’s okay. If you bring a genuine love of animals and a strong work ethic, we’ll help you build the rest.
Why Our Kennel Attendants Love It Here
Work hands-on with animals every day in an active role that keeps you moving
Join a supportive team of veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff who work together to care for every patient
Enjoy a predictable full-time schedule with just one weekend shift per week
Build career growth opportunities within the veterinary field, with continuing education to help you get there
Serve pets and families across Maui at a full-service hospital that puts compassionate care first
What Our Kennel Attendants Do
Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, exercise, and monitoring
Watch for changes in appetite, behavior, or health and report concerns to the medical team
Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, and treatment areas
Launder bedding, towels, and hospital laundry
Assist with bathing and basic grooming services as needed
Keep the hospital, boarding facility, and outdoor areas clean and well maintained
Stock supplies and help keep inventory organized
Deliver friendly, excellent customer service to pet owners
Support veterinarians, technicians, and reception staff wherever you’re needed
Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.
What You’ll Bring
A genuine love of animals and a commitment to compassionate care
Comfort handling dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
Strong attention to detail and reliability
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Availability to work one weekend shift per week
A positive attitude and strong work ethic
Previous animal care experience is preferred but not required
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
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
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 or 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 (full-time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to spend your days caring for pets and supporting a team that does the same, we’d love to meet you. Come grow with us as our next Kennel Assistant and help make every patient’s stay a little more comfortable.
Apply today and join the team at At Home Animal Hospital!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of At Home 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.