Kennel AssistantLocation: Bedford, NSPosition: Part-timeWe are looking to hire an enthusiastic Kennel Attendant for our Park Side Cat Boarding facility. This facility is on-site at the veterinary hospital, and the candidate will work closely with the veterinary team to ensure all cats are well cared for.This role is for Sundays and Holidays ONLY (when the Veterinary Hospital is closed), in which you will be required to come twice daily to ensure the cats are fed and medicated (if needed). We do house animals that require both oral and injectable medications, as well as address health concerns. This is why communication is key! You must be comfortable handling cats and have prior experience.Once trained, you will be working independently during your shift. The tasks included in the role are as follows:cleaning litter boxes and dishesproviding food and water providing oral and injectable medications (for diabetic cats) - we will teach you how to do this)filling out boarding paperwork(Medical documents)keeping the boarding facilities clean and tidyalerting staff when supplies are low – food, litter, etc.alerting staff when cats seem sick (not eating/drinking, not having urinations or bowel movements, acting strange, etc.)What VCA Canada OffersA caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!Competitive wages!Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!Referral Bonus RewardsOpportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiativesGenerous personal pet care discountsAnd extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!Our StoryVCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces and programs for young people starting their careers.Click “Apply Now”VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
