Kennel Attendant

CareVet; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Companion Animal Clinic in Topeka, KS is seeking a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to support our boarding facility. Open availability is required, including weekends and holidays.

The Kennel Attendant provides daily care for boarded animals, including cleaning, bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, and monitoring behavior. You will assist with kennel maintenance and communicate changes to the Vet or Hospital Manager, supporting our customer-focused environment.

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.

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.
• Must have open availability, to include weekends and holidays.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Team oriented

Solid communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience

Job description

Part-Time Kennel Attendant

Companion Animal Clinic - Topeka, KS

Companion Animal Clinic in Topeka, KS is looking for a Part-Time Kennel Attendant to support our boarding facility. Open availability is required, including weekends and holidays.

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.
• Must have open availability, to include weekends and holidays.

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!