Kennel Technician - Caring for Pets in Vet Hospital

Community Veterinary Partners; Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Great Falls, VA is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care and support for hospitalized and boarding animals in a fast-paced veterinary setting. This role supports hospital staff to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

The position requires dependable, hardworking individuals who can perform physically demanding work and interact well with dogs, cats, and other animals. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Dependable, hardworking, and passionate about animal care in a team environment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, and cleaning.
• Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, etc.) of different sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Feed, walk, and monitor animals, observing for general health and behavior changes.
• Clean and sanitize kennels, runs, cat condos, and animal areas to maintain a safe, sanitary hospital environment.
• Assist veterinary staff as needed, which may include helping with animal restraint, bathing, cleaning, or transporting patients within the hospital.
• Perform manual labor and heavy cleaning tasks, including disposing of waste and maintaining laundry or overall facility cleanliness.
• Maintain consistent schedules, including every-other-weekend and holiday shifts, and weekday duties .

Job description

Cleveland Park Animal Hospital in Great Falls, VA is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care and support for hospitalized and boarding animals in a fast-paced veterinary setting. This role supports hospital staff to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.

The position requires dependable, hardworking individuals who can perform physically demanding work and interact well with dogs, cats, and other animals. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected.