Kennel Attendant

CareVet University Animal Clinic; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, vision, and(d)

Job summary

CareVet University Animal Clinic in Odessa, TX seeks a Kennel Tech to provide daily care for boarded pets, including feeding, bathing, walking, and monitoring behavior. You will support kennel and facility maintenance while interacting with clients and the clinical team to ensure excellent pet care.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, some animal experience, and a customer-service attitude.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience with animals preferred.
• Customer service attitude is essential.
• Good organizational skills and teamwork.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must lift 50 lbs or more and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals, including feeding and exercise.
• Bathing, grooming, walking, monitoring behavior, and administering meds as needed.
• Nail trims, expressing anal glands and basic care tasks.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.
• Report changes in health or behavior to Vet/Manager.
• Maintain animal records such as weight and treatments.
• Interact with clients to provide updates on pets.
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry as required.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Animal experience preferred

Job description

Kennel Tech - Full Time

CareVet University Animal Clinic - Odessa, TX

Position:

The Kennel Tech position is a key role for our boarding facility that provides daily care for our boarded pets and assist with kennel and facility maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, walking, and feeding our boarded pets. The role interacts with the clinical team as we;; as clients/owners and supports our customer/pet focused environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily care for boarded animals
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior
• Toe nail trims and expressing anal glands
• Assist with kennel and facility 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.
• Talking to clients and giving them updates and details on their pet(s)

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
• Self-motivated

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

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