Full-Time Kennel Attendant — Caring Team & Benefits

CareVet; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with match

Paid Time Off

Continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

CareVet of Collierville is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarded animals, including cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding. The Attendant also cleans cages, administers medication, monitors behavior, and assists with kennel maintenance.

This role supports the clinical team and a customer-focused environment, with responsibilities such as maintaining animal records and reporting health or behavior changes to the Vet or Hospital Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education/work experience.
• Experience with animals preferred.
• Customer service attitude.
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.
• Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Vet or Hospital Manager.
• Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other data as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager.
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Communication skills

Experience with animals

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience

Job description

CareVet of Collierville is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarded animals, including cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding. The Attendant also cleans cages, administers medication, monitors behavior, and assists with kennel maintenance.

This role supports the clinical team and a customer-focused environment, with responsibilities such as maintaining animal records and reporting health or behavior changes to the Vet or Hospital Manager.