Kennel Attendant

Towne Square Pet Resort; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Towne Square Pet Resort is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarded animals and assist with kennel operations. The role involves cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, medications, and monitoring behavior for a friendly, client-focused environment.

The position requires lifting 50lbs, potential travel, and collaboration with the clinical team. Previous animal experience and a customer service mindset are valued as part of a team-oriented setting.

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.

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.

Skills

HS Diploma

Animal experience

Customer service

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience

Job description

Summary: [Hospital Summary]

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

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

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