Kennel Worker

Job Description

Job Description

Kennel Attendant 

Location: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital — Greenville, SC
Employment Type: Part-Time 30, 30 hours, On-Site
Reports To: Hospital Management / Kennel Manager

The team at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital is made up of compassionate veterinarians, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff who share a passion for animal health and client care. We work collaboratively to provide thoughtful, personalized treatment for every pet that walks through our doors. Our team prides itself on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where pets feel comfortable and clients feel confident that their furry family members are receiving the very best care.

The Kennel Attendant (sometimes listed as Kennel Technician) is responsible for providing daily care and support for hospitalized and boarding animals, ensuring their environment is clean, safe, and comfortable while assisting hospital staff as needed in a fast-paced veterinary setting. This role is a key support position in maintaining hospital operations and animal well-being.

• Feed, walk, and monitor animals, observing for general health and behavior changes.

• Clean and sanitize kennels, runs, cat condos, and animal areas to maintain a safe, sanitary hospital environment.

• Assist veterinary staff as needed, which may include helping with animal restraint, bathing, cleaning, or transporting patients within the hospital.

• Perform manual labor and heavy cleaning tasks, including disposing of waste and maintaining laundry or overall facility cleanliness.

• Maintain consistent schedules, including every-other-weekend and holiday shifts, and weekday duties .

• Dependable, hardworking, and passionate about animal care in a team environment.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, and cleaning.

• Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, etc.) of different sizes and temperaments.

• Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary/boarding environment is often preferred but not always required.

• Fast-paced veterinary hospital setting.

• Close-knit, supportive team dynamic.

• Weekend and holiday coverage expected.