Kennel Attendant

CareVet; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, vision, and...

401k with match

Paid time off

Mental health support

Job summary

CareVet University Animal Clinic in Odessa, TX is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Tech to provide daily care for boarded pets and support kennel operations.

You’ll bathe, feed, exercise, monitor behavior, maintain clean facilities, and communicate updates to the veterinary team and clients. Applicants should have a high school diploma and enjoy working as part of a team in a pet-centered environment. This role requires physical stamina and a customer-service mindset to reassure pet owners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience.

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.
• 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 updates and details on their pet(s)

Skills

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Solid communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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, enjoys working as part of team
• Solid communication skills
• Self-motivated

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
• Mental health support