Lake Forest Animal Hospital - Kennel Staff at Lake Forest Animal Hospital

Forest, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Handling, Cleaning, Sanitizing, Feeding, Watering, Monitoring Well-being, Laundry, Dishwashing, Client Interactions, Reliability, Attention To Detail, Teamwork

Industry

Description

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, located on the outskirts of Lynchburg, Virginia is a small animal veterinary practice offering general practice, emergency, surgery, and dental services. Its team of veterinarians has a wealth of experience, one of whom — along with the practice manager — has been working there since it first opened. To date, many of its clientele have been bringing their pets to Lake Forest just as long for all of their veterinary needs. Lake Forest Animal Hospital has gained a reputation for its excellent care, recently earning the Lynchburg Living Bronze award for their level of dedication! Our close knit, family oriented, skilled and experienced team of doctors work extremely well together and we strive to provide schedules that work well for each member and their families. We are seeking a dependable and compassionate Part-Time Kennel Attendant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who truly loves animals, enjoys working with people, and takes pride in keeping pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for. The Kennel Attendant is responsible for supporting the daily care of animals in our facility and helping maintain a clean, organized environment for both pets and staff. This position requires reliability, attention to detail, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Responsibilities include: Feeding, watering, and monitoring the well-being of animals in our care Cleaning and sanitizing kennels, runs, and common areas Walking dogs and assisting with basic animal handling Laundry, dishes, and maintaining a tidy work environment Observing animals and reporting any concerns to the team Assisting with client interactions when needed Supporting the veterinary or boarding team with daily tasks Requirements: Must love animals and people Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift Weekend availability is required along with some holidays. Schedule: Part-time hours with weekend shifts required. Ideal Candidate: Someone who is hardworking, compassionate, and enjoys being part of a team dedicated to excellent animal care.

Responsibilities

The Kennel Attendant is responsible for supporting the daily care of animals in the facility, which includes feeding, watering, and monitoring their well-being. This role also involves maintaining a clean and organized environment through cleaning kennels, runs, and common areas.