Kennel Supervisor

Description

Kennel Supervisor

Fairview Veterinary Hospital

Fairport, NY

Full-Time

Care for Pets, Support a Team, Make a Difference Every Day

Thrive Natick is seeking a dependable and compassionate Kennel Attendant to support our boarding department. This role is perfect for someone who loves working hands‑on with animals and takes pride in creating a clean, safe, and comforting environment for pets while their families are away.

• Overseeing training and daily responsibilities of the Kennel team.
• 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.
• 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.
• Providing enrichment and comfort to boarding pets through, walking, feeding, playtimes, baths, and maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital and boarding areas.
• Assisting technicians with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post op.
• Stock treatment room with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for surgery.
• Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update and maintain medical records.
• Must be comfortable and confident handling cats and dogs of all sizes.

• Kennel technician or animal care experience required
• Comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments
• Able to administer oral and topical medications
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills
• Willing and able to perform cleaning and sanitation tasks
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk dogs frequently
• Basic computer skills for electronic record keeping
• Team‑oriented mindset and positive, dependable work ethic

• Spend your days surrounded by animals in a supportive, compassionate environment where your care truly matters.
• Support a team that values compassion, teamwork, and reliability
• Work hands‑on with animals of every size and personality—you'll be their trusted friend and caretaker.
• Opportunity to grow within a respected veterinary organization

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health…