Kennel Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join our veterinary hospital as a full-time Kennel Attendant and become an essential caregiver for our hospitalized patients! In this hands-on role, you'll provide compassionate, attentive care for pets during their stay with us, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and loved.

If you have a genuine love for animals and find joy in providing exceptional care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Compassionate Caregiving: You'll provide attentive, gentle care to each animal, offering comfort through regular walks, playtime, and affection while carefully monitoring their wellbeing.
• Keen Observation: You'll watch for changes in behavior or physical condition that might indicate health concerns, promptly reporting any issues to our veterinary team.
• Immaculate Environment: You'll maintain spotlessly clean kennels, cages, and hospital areas, creating a sanitary, odor-free space that promotes animal health and comfort.
• Safe Handling: You'll develop trust with animals of various temperaments, confidently and safely handling them during daily care, medication administration, and movement around the facility.
• Detailed Record-Keeping: You'll accurately document feeding schedules, behaviors, and care provided, ensuring our team has complete information about each animal's stay.

Qualifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.