What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Attendant - Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital position at Encore Vet Group?
Where every tail wag, purr, and wet nose gets VIP treatment—and so do you.
At Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital we’re not just a veterinary hospital we’re a place where every pet is loved like family, and every team member plays a vital role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Full-Time Kennel Attendant to join our growing team and help us provide a clean, safe, and happy environment for the pets in our care.
Why Join Cherokee Trail?
Because we go beyond basic. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, surgery, new rehabilitation services and top-tier diagnostics—all delivered with a personal touch. We’re proud to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose. And when it comes to the pets who stay with us? They get all the love, comfort, and care we’d give our own.
What You’ll Be Doing
We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.
At Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital we’re not just a veterinary hospital we’re a place where every pet is loved like family, and every team member plays a vital role in making that happen. We’re looking for a Full-Time Kennel Attendant to join our growing team and help us provide a clean, safe, and happy environment for the pets in our care.
Why Join Cherokee Trail?
Because we go beyond basic. Our full-service hospital offers wellness care, surgery, new rehabilitation services and top-tier diagnostics—all delivered with a personal touch. We’re proud to serve our community with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose. And when it comes to the pets who stay with us? They get all the love, comfort, and care we’d give our own.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Giving daily care, fresh food, water, and lots of love to our boarders
- Keeping kennels, runs, and animal areas sparkling clean and sanitized
- Walking, playing with, and socializing dogs (tail wags guaranteed!)
- Helping bathe animals
- Monitoring animal behavior and reporting anything unusual
- Replenishing supplies (food, bedding, cleaning materials—you name it)
- Supporting our veterinary team with patient handling when needed
- Making sure every pet feels safe, seen, and cared for
- You have a heart for animals and a calm, patient approach
- You’re reliable, positive, and great with people and pets
- You’re a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- You’re ready to learn, grow, and roll up your sleeves
- You’re cool with a little mess and a lot of movement (this is not a desk job!)
We believe you should feel as supported as you make our clients feel. We offer:
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services 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
Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.
Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.