Kennel Attendant

CareVet of Collierville; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Job summary

CareVet of Collierville is seeking a Kennel Attendant in Collierville, TN. The role involves daily care for boarded animals, including bathing, grooming, exercising, and feeding, along with monitoring health and behavior under supervision of the veterinary team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a customer-service mindset. Strong organizational skills and a team-oriented attitude are important, with potential lifting, cleaning, and travel duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with animals preferred.
• Customer service oriented.
• Organizational skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding; administer medications as needed.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.
• Report changes in behavior, health, or concerns to the Vet or Hospital Manager.
• Maintain animal records such as weight and treatments.
• Follow directions from Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager.
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs; stand for long periods; travel may be required.

Skills

Animal care experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team member

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kennel Attendant
CareVet of Collierville

Collierville, TN

Position:

The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming,exercisingand feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.

Job 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 potential 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 / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience
• Previous experience with animals preferred
• Customer service attitude
• Organizational skills
• Team oriented, enjoysworking as part of team

All Full Time Team Members are eligible for benefits, including:

• Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance