Kennel Attendant

CareVet; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

CareVet in Saint Augustine, Florida is hiring a Kennel Attendant to provide essential daily care for boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. This role includes bathing, grooming, exercising, and monitoring the well-being of dogs, ensuring they receive the best care.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and prior experience with animals, alongside strong customer service and communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401k with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Grooming, exercising, and feeding of animals.
• Assist with kennel maintenance.
• Reporting changes in animal behavior.
• Maintaining animal records.

Skills

Previous experience with animals

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Solid communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience

Job description

Overview

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

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
• And more!