Kennel Attendant - Cleveland, TN
Listed on 2025-11-27
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Mountain stone Veterinary Hospital is a bustling clinic looking for full-time kennel support staff to provide a positive experience for our clients and patients. Applicants MUST be able to work rotating weekends and holidays and must be able to work with dogs and cats of all sizes and breeds. Applicants must be comfortable with typical dog behavior, such as jumping and barking, and typical cat behavior, such as hissing and scratching.
Job responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Provide compassionate daily care to pets (feeding, watering, exercising)
- Walk through the kennel area regularly, checking on pets for any abnormal behavior and being able to enlist the help of veterinary assistants and/or veterinarians if necessary.
- Clean and disinfect kennels, runs, kitty condos, litter boxes, and yard as needed. As well as maintaining food and storage areas
- Administer medications to pets that require medication while boarding
- Bathing cats/dogs
- Operate a washer and dryer to clean kennel bedding and hospital laundry
- Talk with owners upon check-in/check-out process
- Record and label pet's personal belongings and medications
Special Work Conditions
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- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch for long periods
- Endure standing and walking on hard surfaces for extended periods.
- Able to work in noisy conditions with sounds from animals and machinery that can be loud.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information with all clients and team members.
We offer exceptional benefits, including:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Continuing education allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
The applicant must have a positive attitude, be able to work well in a team environment, be self-motivated, be professional, and always strive to keep our clients’ best interests at heart! If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Mountain stone Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.
- Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
- CE Allowance and opportunities
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
- Vet Life Days – rotate to a sister hospital
Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.
- Discounted Products
Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
- EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
- DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
- Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues
Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your…
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