Kennel Attendant - Part-Time

CareVet; Collierville (TN); 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

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Free continuing education

Mental health support

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Collierville is seeking a Kennel Attendant responsible for daily care of boarded animals. This includes bathing, grooming, feeding, and monitoring animal behavior. The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical team and must possess a strong customer service attitude and good organizational skills. An ideal fit enjoys working in a team environment. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience.
• Previous experience with animals preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior.
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Organizational skills

Solid communication skills

Team oriented

Experience with animals

Education

High School Diploma or relevant education

Job description

Kennel Attendant

Collierville Animal Clinic, Collierville, TN

Position

The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assists 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
• Must be able to work 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 a team
• Solid communication skills

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off
• Free continuing education
• Mental health support
• And more!