Kennel Attendant

COVE Animal Health; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

COVE Animal Health in Plymouth Meeting, PA, seeks a dedicated Kennel Care Technician to join our busy team. You will provide daily care for dogs and cats, including feeding, bathing, exercising, and monitoring health, while ensuring kennels, play areas, and housing remain clean, safe, and welcoming for pets and their owners.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour days, days vary and include one weekend day, starting at $14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal handling or kennel environment.
• Customer service skills to interact with pet owners.
• Knowledge of basic animal care practices.
• Ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes safely.
• Physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and stand for extended periods.
• Genuine love for animals and commitment to their well-being.
• Ability to communicate and work with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, bathing, and exercising dogs and caring for cats.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, play areas, and other animal housing facilities.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals.
• Ensure proper handling of all animals to maintain safety for both staff and pets.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their animals’ needs and behaviors.
• Perform heavy lifting as required for animal handling and cleaning tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to provide excellent customer service and support.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Team communication

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Overview

Hickory Pet Inn is a busy, full service, dog and cat boarding facility located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate full-time Kennel Care Technicians to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the care and well-being of animals in our facility. As a Kennel Care Technician, you will ensure that all pets receive the attention, cleanliness, and care they deserve while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for both animals and their owners.

Schedule and Pay:

• -Four 10 hour days. Days of the week will vary but will include one weekend day
• -Starting at $14

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding, bathing, and exercising dogs and caring for cats.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, play areas, and other animal housing facilities.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals
• Ensure proper handling of all animals to maintain safety for both staff and pets.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners regarding their animals’ needs and behaviors.
• Perform heavy lifting as required for animal handling and cleaning tasks.
• Collaborate with team members to provide excellent customer service and support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal handling or in a kennel environment is a must!
• Customer service skills to effectively interact with pet owners.
• Knowledge of basic animal care practices.
• Ability to handle dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments safely.
• Physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and/or stand for extended periods.
• A genuine love for animals and commitment to their well-being.
• Ability to communicate and work with other team members.