Kennel Team Lead - Pet Care Supervisor

Fairview-Veterinary-Hospital; Hannans Corner (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddisb

Paid parental leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Fairview Veterinary Hospital in Fairport, NY is seeking a Kennel Supervisor/Attendant to care for pets, supervise a kennel team, and support veterinary staff. You will monitor pet health, assist with treatments, and maintain clean and safe boarding areas within a full-time role.

The position emphasizes compassionate animal care, teamwork, and reliable performance in a busy veterinary environment with opportunities for growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Kennel Attendant with prior animal care experience or kennel technician background.
• Ability to handle animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Able to administer oral/topical medications as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Willing to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Good stamina to stand/walk for long periods.
• Basic computer skills for electronic records keeping.
• Team-oriented and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee training and daily responsibilities of the Kennel team.
• Provide courteous customer service to pet parents.
• Monitor pets and report behavioral changes to supervisor or Vet.
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and boarding areas (sweeping, mopping, etc.).
• Provide enrichment and comfort to boarding pets (walks, feeding, playtime, baths).
• Assist technicians with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op.
• Stock treatment room and maintain sterile environment for surgery.
• Record patient history and update medical records in computer systems.
• Handle cats and dogs of all sizes with confidence.

Skills

Kennel experience

Animal handling

Medication administration

Attention to detail

Cleaning & sanitation

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Team player

Job description

Fairview Veterinary Hospital in Fairport, NY is seeking a Kennel Supervisor/Attendant to care for pets, supervise a kennel team, and support veterinary staff. You will monitor pet health, assist with treatments, and maintain clean and safe boarding areas within a full-time role.

The position emphasizes compassionate animal care, teamwork, and reliable performance in a busy veterinary environment with opportunities for growth within Thrive Pet Healthcare network.