Kennel Attendant
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Countryside Veterinary Hospital
Idaho Falls, ID, US
Summary
The kennel attendant is responsible for the daily care of animals, including feeding, walking, administering medication, and maintaining clean kennel environments. Additionally, the role involves managing boarding reservations and assisting clients with pet food purchases.
Job Description
Countryside Veterinary Hospital is looking for a responsible kennel attendant to work a split shift every Saturday and Sunday. The position will require split shifts on holidays.
Salary: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule & Hours Part-Time | ~10 hours/week
- Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Holidays required: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Additional weekday hours available when covering PTO.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Showing up on time to your shift
- Cleaning and setting up kennels for dogs
- Cleaning litter boxes and setting up kennels for cats
- Scheduling boarding reservations
- Checking boarding reservations in and out
- Walking dogs
- Ensuring all pets are fed and have water
- Giving medications to pets as needed
- Ensuring all pets are safe and comfortable while their owners are away
- General hospital cleaning duties
- Assisting clients with pet food purchases
Qualifications:
- Passion for working with dogs/cats and understanding basic behavior.
- Comfortable handling multiple dogs/cats of various breeds, sizes, and temperaments.
- Ability to work in a physically active environment (standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs).
- Strong communication skills to interact with both dogs and their owners.
- Willingness to clean and maintain hygiene standards.
This job is perfect for someone who works well alone but can be a good team player. Animal experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right person! This position is every weekend and some holidays, it is perfect for someone looking for part-time hours, including high school students!
About to Countryside Veterinary Hospital
For more than 25 years, Countryside Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to providing exceptional care for companion animals in Eastern Idaho. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality veterinary medicine in a compassionate, family-oriented environment where pets are treated like family members. With a modern, well-equipped facility and a comprehensive range of services, we strive to support the health and well-being of our patients while building lasting relationships with clients and the community. Our collaborative culture, focus on patient care, and commitment to professional growth make Countryside Veterinary Hospital an outstanding place to build a rewarding veterinary career.
Countryside Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive wellness examinations and vaccinations, progressive medical treatments, soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, advanced dental solutions, current oncology protocols, hospitalization, and in-house radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostic testing. We provide veterinary supervised boarding and nutritional and behavioral counseling. We maintain a fully stocked in-house pharmacy-selecting the safest and most effective heartworm, flea and tick preventives. We provide Hills’s, Royal Canin, and Purina prescription diets. Our waiting room displays veterinarian-approved nutritional and joint supplements, and dental care and grooming products. We are happy to discuss any protocols or products with you.
Serving Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge, and the surrounding communities since 1988, we have been voted Howard County’s Best Veterinary Clinic year after year!
Founded
1988
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Ellicott City, Maryland
Countryside Veterinary Clinic offers comprehensive wellness examinations and vaccinations, progressive medical treatments, soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, advanced dental solutions, current oncology protocols, hospitalization, and in-house radiology, ultrasound, and laboratory diagnostic testing. We provide veterinary supervised boarding and nutritional and behavioral counseling. We maintain a fully stocked in-house pharmacy-selecting the safest and most effective heartworm, flea and tick preventives. We provide Hills’s, Royal Canin, and Purina prescription diets. Our waiting room displays veterinarian-approved nutritional and joint supplements, and dental care and grooming products. We are happy to discuss any protocols or products with you.
Serving Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge, and the surrounding communities since 1988, we have been voted Howard County’s Best Veterinary Clinic year after year!
Founded
1988
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Ellicott City, Maryland
