Kennel Attendant Jobs
A Kennel Attendant primarily provides care for animals in a boarding or veterinary facility. Their duties may involve feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, cleaning cages and kennels, monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress, and providing comfort to anxious or distressed animals. They also maintain records of the animals' care, behavior, and any significant changes. They may also be tasked with administrative duties such as taking bookings, managing the kennel's schedule, and handling customer inquiries and complaints. In a veterinary facility, they may assist veterinarians or vet technicians in providing medical care.
Important skills for a Kennel Attendant include physical fitness, patience, good communication skills, and a genuine love for animals. They should be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments, and should have a basic understanding of animal behavior and care. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some facilities may require certification in pet CPR and First Aid. Previous experience with animal care, such as volunteering at an animal shelter, working as a pet sitter or dog walker, or even pet ownership, can be beneficial. Previous roles may also include customer service or administrative roles, as these can provide valuable skills for managing the administrative side of the job.
- Berclair Animal Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 2 days ago
- Berclair Animal Hospital
- Memphis, TN
- 2 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
Part-time Veterinary Kennel Technician
- Companion Animal Medical Center
- Shreveport, LA
- 2 days ago
- Companion Animal Medical Center
- Shreveport, LA
- 2 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
Join Our Team at Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care (PVESC) About Us: We are a large and expanding emergency and specialty veterinary practice located in beautiful Portland, Maine....
- Faithful Friends Animal Clinic
- Rogers, AR
- 6 days ago
- Faithful Friends Animal Clinic
- Rogers, AR
- 6 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
- Franklin Animal Clinic
- Franklin, IN
- 7 days ago
- Franklin Animal Clinic
- Franklin, IN
- 7 days ago
We are looking for another Kennel Technician to add to our amazing animal care team!...
Love dogs and want to grow your career? Join our team! For over 75 years, Canine College has been dedicated to helping dogs and owners thrive through exceptional boarding and training services. We...
- Chenal Valley Animal Hospital
- Little Rock, AR
- 8 days ago
- Chenal Valley Animal Hospital
- Little Rock, AR
- 8 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
Part-time Veterinary Kennel Technician
- Animal Medical Clinic of Fayetteville
- Fayetteville, AR
- 8 days ago
- Animal Medical Clinic of Fayetteville
- Fayetteville, AR
- 8 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
- Animal Medical Clinic of Vicksburg
- Vicksburg, MS
- 8 days ago
- Animal Medical Clinic of Vicksburg
- Vicksburg, MS
- 8 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating patients....
- Moffett Road Veterinary Clinic
- Mobile, AL
- 8 days ago
- Moffett Road Veterinary Clinic
- Mobile, AL
- 8 days ago
This job involves cleaning, laundry, bathing, feeding, walking dogs, and medicating....
Manager of Boarding and Grooming
- MSPCA/Angell
- Boston, MA
- 9 days ago
- MSPCA/Angell
- Boston, MA
- 9 days ago
This is a full-time 40 hour a week position. THE POSITION: The Kennel Manager oversees the technicians and assistants assigned to the service. They are responsible for developing and maintain all...
Job Type Part-time Description Are you passionate about animals and looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference in their lives? Pieper Veterinary is looking to hire a dedicated...
If you're passionate about animal care and ready to join a compassionate team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your application here or emailing .......
Experience on a ranch, farm, or with a humane society performing animal care and kennel work is considered qualifying....
Are you compassionate about animals? Do you want to work for an organization with a great cause? Join our wonderful team of dedicated employees! The Humane Society of Broward County, Inc., is a...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kennel Attendant positions.
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Kennel Attendants offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Kennel Attendant position
- Nail Trimming
- Veterinary Assisting
- Small Animal Care
- Animal Restraint
- Kennel Duties
- Microchipping
- Laser Therapy
- Large Animal Care
- Dog Behavior
- Digital Radiography
- Preventive Care
- Animal Welfare
- Anal Gland Expression
- Kennel Cleaning
- Dental Radiography
- Walking Dogs
- Exotics
- Animal Care
- Animal Training
- Pet Grooming
- Reptiles
- Bathing
- Animal Handling
- Equine
- Laundry
- Restocking
- Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
- Vaccine Administration
- Medication Administration
- Surgery
- Food Preparation
- Sanitation
- Courteous
- Wellness
- Dedication
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- Reception
- Health Care
- Recordkeeping
- Referrals
- Accounts Payable
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Documentation
- Events
- Inventory Management
- Multitasking
- Regulations
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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