Kennel Assistant

NVA General Practice; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

NVA General Practice in the United States seeks a Kennel Attendant to join our animal care team, providing daily kennel duties such as feeding, cleaning, and health monitoring of animals.

The role emphasizes gentle handling, high attention to detail, and strong customer service as you communicate with pet owners about care and behavior while ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for all animals.

Qualifications

• Care for animals in a kennel setting with attention to health and wellbeing.
• Provide safe handling and gentle restraint during grooming or checks.
• Maintain clean kennels, bedding, and equipment to ensure a sanitary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals in the kennel, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring their health status.
• Handle animals with gentle restraint techniques to ensure safety for both pets and staff during grooming or routine checks.
• Administering medications to animals according to their scheduled needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized kennel environment by disinfecting cages, bedding, and common areas regularly.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pet’s care and behavior while providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Kennel Attendant to join our animal care team!

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals in the kennel, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and monitoring their health status.
• Handle animals with gentle restraint techniques to ensure safety for both pets and staff during grooming or routine checks.
• Administering medications to animals according to their scheduled needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized kennel environment by disinfecting cages, bedding, and common areas regularly.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their pet’s care and behavior while providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• Prior experience in animal handling, kennel work, or pet care is highly preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure high quality care.