Kennel Attendant
Description
Kennel Attendant
Full-Time
Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.
Our Ideal Candidate:
A team player who is passionate about animal care, customer service, growing their skillset, and is highly motivated. This full-time position would require 36-40 hours per week days, evenings, weekends and holidays included. This position would be crossed trained to be a Veterinary Assistant. Our teammates are critical to the success of our hospital and to those pet parents who choose to board their beloved pets with us! We are looking for someone who has strong work ethic, is self motivated and punctual. This candidate also wants to work in a team that works hard to ensure all tasks are completed and completed well.
Job Duties:
- Providing courteous customer service to pet parents.
- Monitoring pets, includes noting their behaviors such as eating, drinking, and identifying potential problems to the supervisor or Veterinarian.
- Providing enrichment and comfort to boarding pets through, walking, feeding, playtimes, baths and nail trims.
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and boarding areas which includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing runs/cages, bathroom facilities spot cleaning as needed.
- Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post op.
- Stock exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.
Who We Are
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.
We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.
- Service – delivering exceptional service
- Empathy – leading with care
- Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
- Joy – be a source of light
- Exploration – learn to fuel growth
- Team – connect for success
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $16-17.50/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location