VetEvolve
Magruder-Tabb Animal Clinic- Kennel Attendant
Yorktown, Virginia
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 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.
- Hours:&nbs
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a kennel, animal care, or boarding facility preferred.
Skills
- Who is VetEvolve?
Benefits
- 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.
- Better Together.
- Grow Forward.
- Growth with intention.
- Kennel Attendant
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