Kennel Attendant

Description

Kennel Attendant

About the role

Sherwood South Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to support our boarding and salon departments. This role is perfect for someone who loves working hands-on with animals and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comforting environment for pets while their families are away.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, medicating (oral/topical), and walking dogs and cats
• Providing comfort, attention, and emotional support to boarding guests
• Maintaining clean, sanitized kennels and common areas
• Giving baths and assisting with nail trims
• Keeping accurate electronic records for each guest’s daily care
• Absorbing across boarding, salon, and hospital teams as needed

Requirements

• Experience working with dogs and cats in a professional or volunteer setting
• Kennel technician or animal care experience preferred
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to administer oral and topical medications
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Able to stand for long periods and walk dogs frequently
• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset and positive, dependable work ethic

Skills

• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD