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A Veterinary Kennel Attendant provides daily care and supervision of animals housed at a veterinary clinic or boarding facility. The role includes tasks such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animals, assisting veterinary staff, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all animals under care. The position requires a love for animals, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, sometimes emotionally demanding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Animal Care:

o Feed and water animals as directed by veterinary staff or clients.

o Monitor and record the behavior, physical condition, and temperament of animals in the kennel.

o Assist in administering medications (as directed by veterinarians or technicians).

o Provide grooming services (bathing, brushing, nail trimming) when needed. o Walk dogs and provide other forms of enrichment to promote mental and physical well-being.

Facility Maintenance:

o Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, and common areas to ensure a hygienic and safe environment.

o Ensure animals’ living spaces are free from hazards and provide proper bedding.

o Clean and maintain equipment used for animal care, such as leashes, food bowls, and toys.

o Customer Service and Communication:

o Greet clients, answer basic questions about kennel services, and relay any concerns regarding their pets' health or well-being.

o Keep owners informed about their pet's behavior and general condition during their stay.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

o Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately.

o Excellent communication skills and ability to interact positively with clients.

Physical Requirements:

o Ability to lift up to [30] pounds (typically 30-50 lbs).

o Ability to bend, squat, and kneel frequently.

o Willingness to work in various weather conditions (for outdoor walks and activities).

o Ability to handle cleaning chemicals and other materials safely.

Work Environment:

o The role may involve working with animals that are ill, injured, or have behavioral challenges.

o Frequent interaction with clients, veterinarians, and support staff.

o The work environment can be fast-paced, especially during peak seasons or in emergency situations.

o Hours may vary, including weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.

Compensation:

o $17 - 17.5 per hour dependent upon experience.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com