Kennel Attendant - Memphis, TN

Shelby Center Hospital for Animals • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Shelby Center Hospital for Animals is hiring a full-time Kennel Attendant to care for boarding and daycare pets and help keep the hospital running smoothly. The role involves feeding, walking, bathing, medicating, and monitoring animals, as well as maintaining clean and safe kennels, boarding areas, hospital spaces, and grounds. The Kennel Attendant also greets clients and communicates professionally with clients and coworkers in a busy, fast-paced environment. The position offers hands-on animal care and opportunities to develop skills in basic grooming, medication handling, and client communication. Animal or veterinary experience is welcome but not required, and training is available.

Requirements

• Open availability for a flexible schedule, including required Saturday, Sunday, and holiday shifts.
• Ability to work 30–38 hours per week.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet during a shift.
• Comfort working around animal odors and noise.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Animal-handling or veterinary experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, watering, walking, giving medications, and monitoring their well-being.
• Observe changes in animals’ appetite, behavior, or health and report them to the veterinary team.
• Provide basic grooming, including baths, nail trims, and brushing.
• Clean, sanitize, and restock kennels, boarding areas, the hospital, and grounds.
• Sweep and mop, take out trash, and launder bedding and linens.
• Greet clients warmly and communicate professionally with clients and coworkers.
• Manage multiple tasks in a busy, fast-paced setting while keeping animal guests comfortable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and skill set.
• 401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account for full-time employees.
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition support program.
• Referral bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and life insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service, subject to the stated exclusion in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick time and paid time off.
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
• Discounts on veterinary services and products, plus a pet food discount program.
• Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education allowance.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed