Kennel Worker
About this role
Kennel Attendant
Location: Cleveland Park Animal Hospital — Greenville, SC
Employment Type: Part-Time 30, 30 hours, On-Site
Reports To: Hospital Management / Kennel Manager
The team at Cleveland Park Animal Hospital is made up of compassionate veterinarians, skilled technicians, and dedicated support staff who share a passion for animal health and client care. We work collaboratively to provide thoughtful, personalized treatment for every pet that walks through our doors. Our team prides itself on creating a welcoming, supportive environment where pets feel comfortable and clients feel confident that their furry family members are receiving the very best care.
Position Summary
The Kennel Attendant (sometimes listed as Kennel Technician) is responsible for providing daily care and support for hospitalized and boarding animals, ensuring their environment is clean, safe, and comfortable while assisting hospital staff as needed in a fast-paced veterinary setting. This role is a key support position in maintaining hospital operations and animal well-being.
Key Responsibilities
Feed, walk, and monitor animals, observing for general health and behavior changes.
Clean and sanitize kennels, runs, cat condos, and animal areas to maintain a safe, sanitary hospital environment.
Assist veterinary staff as needed, which may include helping with animal restraint, bathing, cleaning, or transporting patients within the hospital.
Perform manual labor and heavy cleaning tasks, including disposing of waste and maintaining laundry or overall facility cleanliness.
Maintain consistent schedules, including every-other-weekend and holiday shifts, and weekday duties .
Requirements
Dependable, hardworking, and passionate about animal care in a team environment.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, and cleaning.
Comfortable working with a variety of animals (dogs, cats, etc.) of different sizes and temperaments.
Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary/boarding environment is often preferred but not always required.
Work Environment
Fast-paced veterinary hospital setting.
Close-knit, supportive team dynamic.
Weekend and holiday coverage expected.
Company at a glance
At Community Veterinary Partners, we believe a kinder, more compassionate world begins with how we care—for animals, for people, and for each other.
We’re a growing community of over 140 locally led general practice, exotic, large animal, and ER/Specialty veterinary hospitals, across 18 states, united by a shared mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people.
Each hospital in our community has its own story, culture, and values—and we believe in honoring and celebrating that individuality. What brings us together is a commitment to care that’s not just clinically excellent, but deeply human in spirit.
Our work is guided by four core pillars
- Elevate Care: through clinical autonomy, innovation, and shared expertise
- Champion People: with well-being support, mentorship, and career growth
- Enhance Experiences: for our teams, clients, and patients alike
- Expand Impact: in the communities we serve and the profession we love
Whether it’s mentoring the next generation of doctors, hosting clinical trials, fostering leadership, or helping a team open the doors to a new hospital, CVP is building something lasting: a trusted community where veterinary professionals feel seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
We’re not just in the business of veterinary medicine—we’re building a place where people grow, teams thrive, and every meaningful moment of care makes a difference.
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