Kennel Attendant

Carevet; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Carevet is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarded animals and to assist with kennel operations. You will work closely with the clinical team to ensure compassionate care, accurate record-keeping, and smooth animal handling.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, ability to work as part of a team, and a customer service mindset to support client interactions in a busy hospital environment.

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.

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

High School Diploma

Animal care experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education

Job description

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