Kennel Attendant - Part-Time

CareVet; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hahira Veterinary Clinic in Hahira, GA is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for our animals and support kennel maintenance. The role interacts with our clinical team and clients to uphold a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities include bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining records. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or working experience.
• Experience with animals preferred.
• Strong customer service mindset and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for animals, including bathing, grooming, exercising and feeding.
• Administer medications and monitor behavior as directed by Doctors or Manager.
• Maintain clean cages and hospital areas, and assist with kennel maintenance.
• Maintain animal records (weight, treatments, medications, food intake).
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and coordinate boarding as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stoop and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Kennel Attendant

Hahira Veterinary Clinic (Hahira, GA)

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 Doctors or Practice Manager
• Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other potential data as needed
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods
• Maintain cleanliness of entire hospital
• Scheduling boarding appointments
• Answering phone calls which may include answering questions, scheduling appointments and recording messages for doctors and staff
• Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Practice Manager/Kennel Lead

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