Kennel Supervisor

Thrive Pet Care; Village of Fairport (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

Free CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare's Fairport location is seeking a Kennel Supervisor to lead the kennel team, ensure safe housing, and coordinate care for boarded pets.

You will supervise daily tasks, support veterinarians and technicians, and maintain clean, comfortable facilities. This full-time role offers hands-on animal care, opportunities to grow within the Thrive network, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Kennel technician or animal care experience required.
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments.
• Able to administer oral and topical medications.
• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping.
• Willing to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Stand for long periods and walk dogs frequently.
• Team-oriented mindset and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing training and daily responsibilities of the Kennel team.
• Providing courteous customer service to pet parents.
• Monitoring pets and noting behaviors for staff and veterinarians.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and boarding areas.
• Providing enrichment and comfort to boarding pets through walking, feeding, playtimes, baths, and general upkeep.
• Assisting technicians with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post op.
• Stocking treatment room with supplies and maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update and maintain medical records.
• Must be comfortable handling cats and dogs of all sizes.

Skills

Kennel experience

Animal handling

Medication administration

Attention to detail

Cleaning & sanitation

Computer skills

Team player

Job description

Description

Kennel Supervisor

Fairview Veterinary Hospital

Fairport, NY

Full-Time

Care for Pets, Support a Team, Make a Difference Every Day

Thrive Natick is seeking a dependable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to support our boarding department. This role is perfect for someone who loves working hands‑on with animals and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comforting environment for pets while their families are away.

What You’ll Do

• Overseeing training and daily responsibilities of the Kennel team.
• Providing courteous customer service to pet parents.
• Monitoring pets, includes noting their behaviors such as eating, drinking, and identifying potential problems to the supervisor or Veterinarian.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and boarding areas which includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing runs/cages, bathroom facilities spot cleaning as needed.
• Providing enrichment and comfort to boarding pets through, walking, feeding, playtimes, baths, and maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and boarding areas.
• Assisting technicians with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post op.
• Stock treatment room with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update and maintain medical records.
• Must be comfortable and confident handling cats and dogs of all sizes.

Experience & Skills

• Kennel technician or animal care experience required
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to administer oral and topical medications
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Willing and able to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk dogs frequently
• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping
• Team‑oriented mindset and positive, dependable work ethic

Why Fairview Veterinary Hospital?

• Spend your days surrounded by animals in a supportive, compassionate environment where your care truly matters.
• Support a team that values compassion, teamwork, and reliability
• Work hands‑on with animals of every size and personality—you'll be their trusted friend and caretaker.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected veterinary organization

You’ll Grow with Us

Skills

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $17-18.50/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location