Kennel Attendant

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital; Buckeystown (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital, a small animal practice outside Frederick, MD, seeks a Kennel Attendant to care for boarded and hospitalized pets, ensuring a clean, welcoming environment and compassionate daily care.

You will assist veterinarians and technicians, transport animals safely, follow feeding and medication instructions, and help with opening/closing tasks, inventory, and team support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 150 pounds.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compassionate animal care.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarded animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring behavior and health.
• If applicable, kennel attendants may provide care to hospitalized patients only when directed and supervised by the medical team.
• Safely transport animals between kennels, exam rooms, and the lobby, ensuring gentle handling and patient comfort.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with restraint, positioning, and minor procedures as directed.
• Follow detailed feeding, medication, and exercise instructions for boarding pets.
• Monitor and report any health or behavioral changes in animals to kennel leadership/medical team promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, disinfection, and organization of all kennels, runs, and facility areas, including outdoor spaces, in accordance with hospital protocols and operating standards.
• Support a positive client experience by greeting owners, answering phones, assisting with belongings, and ensuring clear and calm communication throughout the boarding process.
• Assist in completion of daily opening, closing, and cleaning checklists to a high standard.
• Manage inventory of cleaning and kennel supplies and report replenishment needs as appropriate.
• Unpack and organize deliveries, restock treatment and exam areas, and remove expired or damaged items as needed.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with team members, offering help whenever needed to support smooth hospital operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate animal care

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Buckeystown Veterinary Hospital , established in 1989, is a small animal practice located just outside of Frederick, Maryland. We provide comprehensive services that include Wellness and Preventive Care, as well as on-site supportive services include Pet Boarding, professional Grooming services, and Dog Training Classes for every level of skill and handling.

PositionSummary:

The Kennel Attendant plays an essential role inmaintainingthe health, comfort, and safety of hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting the veterinary team in daily hospital operations. This position ensures the hospital environment is clean, organized, and welcoming, and provides compassionate care to all animals during their stay.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Provide daily care for boardedanimals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring behavior and health.
• If applicable, kennel attendants may provide care to hospitalized patients only when directed and supervised by the medical team.
• Safely transport animals between kennels, exam rooms, and the lobby, ensuring gentle handling and patient comfort.
• Assistveterinarians and technicians with restraint, positioning, and minor procedures as directed.
• Follow detailed feeding, medication, and exercise instructions for boarding pets.
• Monitor and report any health or behavioral changes in animals to kennel leadership/medical team promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness, disinfection, and organization of all kennels, runs, and facility areas, including outdoor spaces,in accordance withhospital protocols and operating standards.
• Supporta positive client experience by greeting owners, answering phones,assistingwith belongings, and ensuring clear and calm communication throughout the boarding process.
• Assistin completion of daily opening, closing, and cleaning checklists to a high standard.
• Manage inventory of cleaning and kennel supplies and report replenishment needs asappropriate.
• Unpack and organize deliveries, restock treatment and exam areas, and remove expired or damaged items as needed.
• Work collaboratively and proactively with team members, offering help whenever needed to support smooth hospital operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previousexperience in a kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
• Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compassionate animal care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 150 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations

Compensation and Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.