Pet Care Attendant - Mission Viejo, CA

Who we are

Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo is Hiring an Experienced Kennel Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Kennel AttendantStatus: Full-time or part-timeSalary: $20.00 per hourSchedule: Approximately 20–27 hours per week, including some weekends and holidays as needed

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 Working with Animals? Come Make Their Stay a Great One.

Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo is looking for a dependable and compassionate Experienced Kennel Attendant to join our team.

In this hands-on role, you’ll help keep boarded pets comfortable, safe, clean, and well cared for while supporting the hospital's overall flow. From feeding and walking pets to monitoring their well-being and maintaining clean boarding areas, your work will make a meaningful difference every day.

Why Our Kennel Attendants Love It Here

• Plenty of hands-on time caring for animals
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to strengthen animal-handling and veterinary support skills
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Employee pet care discounts and perks
• A role where your attention and compassion directly impact pet comfort and welfare

What Our Kennel Attendants Do

• Provide daily care for boarded pets, including feeding, walking, and exercising
• Maintain clean and sanitary kennels, boarding areas, and common hospital spaces
• Perform regular cleaning and disinfecting throughout the hospital
• Assist with safe animal restraint during appointments and veterinary procedures
• Monitor pets for changes in health, behavior, appetite, or overall well-being
• Promptly communicate medical or behavioral concerns to the appropriate team member
• Bathe and brush pets as needed
• Provide friendly, professional service to pet owners
• Answer basic questions about boarded pets and communicate concerns to the veterinary team
• Help care for boarders on weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Follow proper animal-handling and safety protocols
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment

What You’ll Bring

• Previous dog-handling, kennel, boarding, or animal-care experience preferred
• Genuine love for animals and commitment to their welfare
• Comfort handling pets safely and compassionately
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A self-motivated and dependable approach
• Strong attention to cleanliness, safety, and detail
• Willingness to work some weekends and holidays as needed
• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever help is needed
• Knowledge of basic pet grooming practices is a plus

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

This is a role for someone who wants to be actively involved in animal care every day. You’ll have opportunities to build your handling, grooming, and patient-care skills while helping pets feel safe and comfortable during their stay.

You’ll also be part of a team that values dependable, compassionate care and recognizes the important role kennel attendants play in the hospital.

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Benefit eligibility may vary based on full-time or part-time status. Benefits designated as full-time only are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 (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 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 passionate about animals, dependable, and ready to make a difference in the lives of the pets entrusted to our care, Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo would love to hear from you.

Bring your compassion, energy, and animal-care experience. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Animal & Bird Clinic of Mission Viejo 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 bringing different perspectives and ways of understanding and engaging with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.