Student: Front Desk​/Receptionist

10-15 - Afternoon/evening availability required

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Lex Pets is looking for a highly motivated, upbeat person as an office administrator in our dog daycare and boarding facility. Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina, you must be responsible, honest, patient, prompt and dependable.

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REQUIRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Pet handling required.
• Microsoft Office skills, you will also be using a pet care software to book, check-in and checkout pets

PREFERRED Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Friendly, outgoing, confident personality - We want to make our customers feel like family, and the receptionist is key to helping out with this.
• Must be able to multitask - at any given time you may be greeting people, answering the phone, holding a dog's leash, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - job will including answering the phone, emailing customers, explaining our pricing, policies and most importantly - explaining why we are the premier pet care facility in Lexington
• Strong organizational skills - filing, organizing, scanning, record keeping.
• Nice handwriting - must be legible when sending handwritten notes to dog owners and to other staff members.
• Some cleaning responsibilities.

Final date to receive applications 11/06/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Anticipated Start Date 10/29/2026