Kennel Attendant

CareVet; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

CareVet's Conover Veterinary Hospital seeks a part-time, seasonal Kennel Attendant for summer. Responsibilities include caring for boarded animals, assisting with kennel maintenance, and supporting a customer-focused environment. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, a friendly attitude towards animals, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience with animals preferred.
• Team-oriented, enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Bathing, grooming, feeding, administering medication.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Solid communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education

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Kennel Attendant

Conover Veterinary Hospital, Conover, NC

Kennel Attendant

Conover Veterinary Hospital, Conover, NC

Summary: Conover Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part-time, seasonal kennel attendant for our busy summer months. Looking for help mainly on the weekends with a day during the week.



Position:

The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assists with kennel maintenance. The role involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising, and 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, among other data
• Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Hospital Manager/Kennel Manager
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs 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, enjoys working as part of a team
• Solid communication skills

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

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Veterinary Services

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