Pet Care Attendant - Carmel, IN at Sherlock… · Carmel

Sherlock Bones Animal Hospital is Hiring a Weekend Kennel Attendant!

Position Details

Role: Weekend Kennel Attendant
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: All holidays (7:30 am, 1 pm, and 7 pm on holidays) and weekends. Saturday 7:30am-noon and 7-;8 pm; Sunday 7:30 am-noon and 7- 8 pm

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Flexible compensation, 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, and Referral Bonus Program.

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and a uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: An Employee Assistance Program, employee discount program, and a consistent weekend schedule.

Are you a true animal lover looking for a rewarding part-time role where pets depend on you to start and end their day with excellent care? Sherlock Bones Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, punctual, and attentive Weekend Kennel Attendant to care for our boarding pets.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in being reliable, and genuinely loves caring for animals. Our boarding pets count on you for meals, medications, exercise, clean accommodations, and plenty of attention throughout the weekend.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A consistent weekend schedule you can plan around
• Meaningful, hands-on work caring for boarding pets
• Independent shift responsibilities with clear expectations
• The opportunity to build experience working with dogs and cats
• A role where your reliability and attention to detail truly matter
• Plenty of time spent providing comfort, exercise, and care to animals

What You’ll Do

• Provide loving, attentive care for boarding dogs and cats
• Walk dogs outdoors and provide appropriate exercise
• Feed, water, and monitor feline boarders and patients
• Clean, sanitize, and prepare cages, kennels, and runs
• Safely administer medications as instructed
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, comfort, or condition
• Keep up with daily laundry, dishes, and general kennel tidiness
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all boarding pets
• Complete assigned responsibilities independently during each scheduled visit

What You’ll Bring

• Absolute dependability and strict punctuality for all scheduled shift times
• Availability every Saturday and Sunday, including weekend holidays
• A genuine passion for animals and their well-being
• The ability to work independently and follow established care instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Comfort handling dogs and cats safely and compassionately
• Prior animal-handling or pet-care experience is preferred
• A responsible, attentive, and trustworthy approach to animal care

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A predictable Saturday and Sunday schedule
• Three focused visits each day rather than one continuous shift
• Plenty of one-on-one interaction with boarding pets
• The satisfaction of knowing animals are comfortable, fed, exercised, and cared for because of you
• A role where independence, reliability, and compassion are genuinely valued
• Hands-on experience that can help build your future in animal care or veterinary medicine

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
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re dependable, punctual, love animals, and are ready to take ownership of an important weekend role, we’d love to hear from you. Join Sherlock Bones Animal Hospital and help make sure every boarding pet receives the care, attention, and comfort they deserve. Apply today!