Kennel Attendant

Encore Vet Group•Lexington, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA accredited, Fear Free, and Cat Friendly practice that has cared for the pets of Lexington since 1976. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, surgery, rehabilitation, and advanced diagnostics, and the pets who board with us get the same attention as the patients in our exam rooms. If you're looking for a place to start a career in animal care, we'll help you build it.

Requirements

Comfort working around dogs and cats
Patience
Work ethic

Nice To Haves

Prior animal care, boarding, kennel, or veterinary experience
Interest in growing within animal care or veterinary medicine

Responsibilities

Noticing which pets didn't finish breakfast, who needs a slower walk, and who just needs some company.
Ensuring pets settle in, eat well, and rest easy because someone paid attention to the details of their stay.
Maintaining a clean, stocked, and ready hospital environment before the first patient arrives.
Ensuring daily care happens on time, every time, so nothing about a pet's routine falls through the cracks.
Providing a calmer experience for nervous pets, from first walk to final pickup.

Benefits

Competitive pay, based on experience
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Free virtual mental healthcare for household (13+)
Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts for your personal pets
PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
A 401(k) with up to 5% company match