Kennel Technician

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; North Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Chatham Small Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable Kennel Attendant to join our team. This role focuses on keeping the hospital clean, organized, sanitary, and comfortable for patients, clients, and staff. You will disinfect kennels, handle cleaning duties, and assist with daily operations to support the veterinary team.

Ideal candidates are energetic, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy cleaning and take pride in doing it well.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces.
• Clean up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly.
• Wash and change bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens.
• Empty trash and maintain clean waste areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and perform other general cleaning duties.
• Keep floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable.
• Maintain organized and sanitary animal housing areas.
• Feed and provide fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed.
• Assist with laundry and maintain clean bedding and towels.
• Restock cleaning and animal care supplies.
• Follow all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Assist the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Weekend willingness

Job description

Chatham Small Animal Hospital is looking for a dependable, hardworking Kennel Attendant to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping a veterinary hospital clean, organized, sanitary, and comfortable for our patients, clients, and team.

What You'll Do

Cleaning and maintaining the hospital is a primary responsibility of this position. You will help ensure our facility meets high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the day.

Responsibilities include:

• Thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, treatment areas, and other hospital spaces
• Cleaning up urine, feces, hair, and other messes promptly and thoroughly
• Washing and changing bedding, blankets, towels, and other linens
• Emptying trash and maintaining clean waste areas
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and other general cleaning duties
• Keeping floors, walls, doors, windows, and surfaces clean and presentable
• Maintaining organized and sanitary animal housing areas
• Feeding and providing fresh water to hospitalized and boarding animals as directed
• Assisting with laundry and maintaining adequate supplies of clean bedding and towels
• Restocking cleaning and animal care supplies
• Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols
• Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who genuinely enjoys cleaning and takes pride in doing it well
• Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working around dogs, cats, bodily fluids, odors, and messes
• Able to stay on task and work independentlyStrong attention to detail
• Able to move quickly while still maintaining high cleaning standards
• Comfortable with physical work, including standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and cleaning
• Previous veterinary, kennel, animal care, or cleaning experience is a plus, but not required
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays as needed

Why Join Us?

You’ll be an important part of the hospital team and play a key role in keeping our patients safe, comfortable, and well cared for. If you’re someone who likes to stay busy, notices what needs to be cleaned without being asked, and takes pride in leaving a space better than you found it, we’d love to meet you.

$16.50 per hour

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.