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Kennel Attendant

Gentle Care Animal Hospital
Forest, VA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

No phone calls- phone calls will disqualify applicant for selection.

Applicants can access the application on our website.

https://www.gentlecareanimalhospital.net/

We seek applicants who are:

- interested in working with others to complete their tasks.

- able to work with dogs and cats

- can work weekends and holidays

- must be able to start work immediately

Job Type: Part-time, Full-time

The primary duties of kennel workers are:

- taking care of the pets within the hospital

- cleaning within the hospital

As kennel workers you will be tasked with caring for the pets in the hospital and the boarding kennel. That care involves walking the dogs 5 times a day, feeding/watering, and cleaning up messes. Also, kennel workers are responsible for alerting the treatment staff about anything out of the ordinary for pets boarding such as diarrhea or vomiting. Kennel workers are also responsible for much of the general cleaning around the hospital. Cleaning duties include (but are not limited to) cleaning cages, dishes, floors, laundry, restrooms and general cleaning as directed.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $12.80 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $13

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