VetEvolve
Kennel Attendant - Animal Care Center, Princeton, WV
Princeton, West Virginia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
LeadershipCommunication
About the role
- The Kennel Attendant plays an essential role in maintaining the health, comfort, and safety of hospitalized and boarding pets while supporting the veterinary team in daily hospital operations.
- This position ensures the hospital environment is clean, organized, and welcoming, and provides compassionate care to all animals during their stay.
- Provide daily care for boarded animals, including feeding, watering, walking, bathing, and monitoring behavior and health.
Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness, disinfection, and organization of all kennels, runs, and facility areas, including outdoor spaces, in accordance with hospital protocols and operating standards.
- Support a positive client experience by greeting owners, answering phones, assisting with belongings, and ensuring clear and calm communication throughout the boarding process.
- Manage inventory of cleaning and kennel supplies and report replenishment needs as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively and proactively with team members, offering help whenever needed to support smooth hospital operations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
- Commitment to cleanliness, safety, and compassionate animal care.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations
- Compensation and Benefits:
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.
- Ready to Learn More?
- We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
Skills
- Who is VetEvolve?
Compensation
- Compensation and Benefits:
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan.
- Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.
- Monitor and report any health or behavioral changes in animals to kennel leadership/medical team promptly.
- If applicable, kennel attendants may provide care to hospitalized patients only when directed and supervised by the medical team.
Company info
- We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care.
- Care without compromise.
- Kennel Attendant with Animal Care Center - Princeton, WV Team
- Better Together.
- Grow Forward.
- Growth with intention.
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