Veterinary Kennel Attendant: Clean, Care & Comfort

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; North Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Career development

Job summary

Chatham Small Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable Kennel Attendant to help keep our hospital clean, organized, and comfortable for patients, clients, and team members. The role focuses on cleaning kennels, treatment areas, bedding, and common spaces, and on supporting daily care tasks as directed.

Ideal candidates are punctual, detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and comfortable around dogs and cats. Some weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays.
• Comfort around dogs and cats; ability to work around messes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly.
• Previous veterinary or kennel experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Following all hospital cleaning, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Assisting the veterinary team with other basic hospital and animal-care tasks as needed.

Job description

Chatham Small Animal Hospital is seeking a dependable Kennel Attendant to help keep our hospital clean, organized, and comfortable for patients, clients, and team members. The role focuses on cleaning kennels, treatment areas, bedding, and common spaces, and on supporting daily care tasks as directed.

Ideal candidates are punctual, detail-oriented, able to work independently and as part of a team, and comfortable around dogs and cats. Some weekend and holiday shifts may be required.