Kennel Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals • Newark, DE • Posted July 21, 2026
Position Overview
VCA Pike Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented **Part-Time Patient Care Attendant / Kennel Assistant** to support our medical team in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This role is vital to the daily operations of the hospital, ensuring that all hospitalized and boarding pets are clean, comfortable, safe, and well cared for at all times.
This position requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
**This is a part-time position, and weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) is required.**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide attentive daily care to hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, medicating (as directed), walking, and ensuring overall comfort
+ Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and maint...
This position requires a strong work ethic, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and a genuine passion for animal welfare. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
**This is a part-time position, and weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) is required.**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide attentive daily care to hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, medicating (as directed), walking, and ensuring overall comfort
+ Thoroughly clean, disinfect, and maint...