Kennel Attendant
Companion Pet Partners
Yuma, AZFresher52m agovia LinkedIn
About This Role
Join our veterinary hospital as a full-time Kennel Attendant and become an essential caregiver for our hospitalized patients. In this hands-on role, you'll provide compassionate, attentive care for pets during their stay with us, ensuring they feel comfortable, safe, and loved.
What Success Looks Like
- Provide attentive, gentle care to each animal, offering comfort through regular walks, playtime, and affection while carefully monitoring their wellbeing.
- Watch for changes in behavior or physical condition that might indicate health concerns, promptly reporting any issues to our veterinary team.
- Maintain spotlessly clean kennels, cages, and hospital areas, creating a sanitary, odor-free space that promotes animal health and comfort.
- Develop trust with animals of various temperaments, confidently and safely handling them during daily care, medication administration, and movement around the facility.
- Accurately document feeding schedules, behaviors, and care provided, ensuring our team has complete information about each animal's stay.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Genuine passion for animal welfare and pet care.
- Ability to handle animals safely and confidently, even when they're anxious.
- Physical stamina for walking dogs, cleaning kennels, and lifting supplies.
- Excellent attention to detail in following care instructions and observing animal behavior.
- Strong cleaning skills with a commitment to maintaining sanitary conditions.
- Reliable and responsible work ethic.
- Good communication skills for interacting with team members and occasionally with pet owners.
- Patience and compassion when working with animals that may be stressed or ill.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
- Previous animal care experience is a plus.
- Experience in a veterinary setting or boarding facility is beneficial but not required.
- Willingness to learn proper animal handling and care techniques.