Kennel Attendant

CareVet; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal care provider is seeking a Kennel Attendant at Amity Woods Animal Hospital in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role involves providing daily care for boarded animals including bathing, exercising, and monitoring their health. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong passion for animal welfare, along with good communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Best-in-class 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.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals including feeding and grooming.
• Administer medication and monitor behavior.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Solid communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kennel Attendant

Amity Woods Animal Hospital

Kansas City, MO



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, 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 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, enjoys working as part of team
• Solid communication skills
  
  
  

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

• Best-in-class 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!