Compassionate Kennel Care Specialist

Botetourt-Veterinary-Hospital-; Troutville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) seeks a Kennel Attendant to support boarding and hospitalized patients. You will walk through kennels, feed and water animals, clean cages, and assist with baths, grooming, and laundry.

You’ll report condition changes to the team and help maintain a safe, clean hospital environment. As part of NVA, you’ll work closely with veterinary staff to ensure comfort and safety of all animals.

Qualifications

• Kennel Attendants must be patient and possess problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and recognize potential illnesses or injuries.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of cages, runs and bedding.

Responsibilities

• Walk through kennels to check animals for abnormal activity and report findings.
• Recognize emergencies and alert doctors/assistants as needed.
• Log eating, drinking, stool and urine production accurately.
• Feed and provide water according to schedules.
• Clean/disinfect cages, litter boxes and bowls; manage bedding.
• Assist with grooming and record services in the system.
• Operate laundry equipment and maintain kennel areas.
• Assist with check-in/check-out of boarding patients and related tasks.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Problem solving

Follow instructions

Job description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) seeks a Kennel Attendant to support boarding and hospitalized patients. You will walk through kennels, feed and water animals, clean cages, and assist with baths, grooming, and laundry.

You’ll report condition changes to the team and help maintain a safe, clean hospital environment. As part of NVA, you’ll work closely with veterinary staff to ensure comfort and safety of all animals.