Kennel Attendant

Leesburg Veterinary Hospital • Leesburg, VA

91d

About The Position

Leesburg Veterinary Hospital is looking for a Kennel Attendant to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Leesburg Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. As a Kennel Attendant, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey.

Requirements

• Experience in a veterinary hospital or related medical field strongly preferred
• Basic knowledge of animal behavior and care is preferred
• Must be willing and able to learn to administer medications and recognize abnormal conditions
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Responsibilities

• Safely restrain cats and dogs for various medical procedures
• Provide support to technicians as directed
• Feed each applicable animal as instructed and record appetites; keep dishwashing area clean and neat
• Observe and report animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease and discontent to technicians and/or DVMs for any animals
• All responsibilities to be completed under the direction of the technicians and DVMs on duty

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees