Kennel Attendant- Part Time

Community Veterinary Partners; Cleveland (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive animal hospital in South Carolina seeks a part-time Kennel Attendant. Responsibilities include caring for animals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring proper feeding. Ideal candidates are compassionate and able to follow instructions. Flexible scheduling with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 required.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Cleans and sanitizes cages and runs.
• Feeds animals as prescribed.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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This position is based at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Greenville, SC. We are a progressive, full-spectrum, AHAA-accredited animal hospital seeking a motivated, dedicated, and hardworking kennel attendant to join our team. We pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for both our team and clients, enabling the highest standard of care for our patients. The schedule is flexible, with holidays and weekends required. We offer competitive benefits and are continuing to grow as a hospital.

Summary

Kennel staff members are responsible for the proper feeding and care of all hospitalized or boarded animals, as well as maintaining cleanliness in cages, runs, and other areas of the hospital.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Receives animals for admission, ensures proper identification, and records their locations.
• Releases animals to owners as directed by the doctor; ensures animals are clean and groomed upon release.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes.
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending doctor and records their appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness in the kitchen and other relevant hospital areas as directed.
• Recognizes and records any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors.

Preferred Education & Experience

• High school diploma (minimum age 18).

Competencies

• Compassion and empathy.
• Passion for animal care.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Part-time.
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing.
• Industries: Veterinary Services.

Pay range is $15.00/hr - $16.00/hr, based on skills and experience. For more details, talk with your recruiter.