Kennel Attendant

Kennel Attendant

Fairview Veterinary Hospital in Fairport, NY is seeking a dependable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to support our boarding department. This role is perfect for someone who loves working hands-on with animals and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comforting environment for pets while their families are away.

As a Kennel Attendant, you'll help ensure our furry guests are happy, healthy, and well cared for by:

• Feeding, medicating (oral/topical), and walking dogs and cats
• Providing comfort, attention, and emotional support to boarding guests
• Monitoring appetite, eliminations, behavior, and overall wellbeing
• Maintaining clean, sanitized kennels and common areas
• Giving baths and assisting with nail trims
• Keeping accurate electronic records for each guest's daily care
• Assisting across boarding, salon, and hospital teams as needed

Experience & Skills:

• Experience working with dogs and cats in a professional or volunteer setting
• Kennel technician or animal care experience preferred
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to administer oral and topical medications
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Willing and able to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk dogs frequently
• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping
• Team-oriented mindset and positive, dependable work ethic

Why The Heights?

• Spend your days surrounded by animals in a supportive, compassionate environment where your care truly matters.
• Support a team that values compassion, teamwork, and reliability
• Work hands-on with animals of every size and personality—you'll be their trusted friend and caretaker.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected veterinary organization

You'll Grow with Us:

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay range starting at $15.50-16.50/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.