Kennel Attendant Jobs in Plano, TX

A Kennel Attendant primarily provides care for animals in a boarding or veterinary facility. Their duties may involve feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, cleaning cages and kennels, monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress, and providing comfort to anxious or distressed animals. They also maintain records of the animals' care, behavior, and any significant changes. They may also be tasked with administrative duties such as taking bookings, managing the kennel's schedule, and handling customer inquiries and complaints. In a veterinary facility, they may assist veterinarians or vet technicians in providing medical care.

Important skills for a Kennel Attendant include physical fitness, patience, good communication skills, and a genuine love for animals. They should be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments, and should have a basic understanding of animal behavior and care. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some facilities may require certification in pet CPR and First Aid. Previous experience with animal care, such as volunteering at an animal shelter, working as a pet sitter or dog walker, or even pet ownership, can be beneficial. Previous roles may also include customer service or administrative roles, as these can provide valuable skills for managing the administrative side of the job.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Animal Care Attendant

  • Coppell, TX (15 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Coppell, TX (15 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 22 hours ago

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Attendant to join our team....

Lead Animal Care Attendant

  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain...

Kennel Assistant

  • Aubrey, TX (21 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Aubrey, TX (21 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Hooves and Paws Pet Hospital is an animal care facility in Aubrey, Texas....

Housekeeping Attendant, Animal Resource Center

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and...

Animal Care Attendant, Animal Resource Center

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and...

Kennel Attendant (25 hours)

  • Plano, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 18 days ago

One (1) year of animal handling or related experience preferred....

Kennel Assistant (PT)

  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 26 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 26 days ago

South Flower Mound Animal Hospital is located in Flower Mound, TX and has been serving the community for 23 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats...

Patient Care Attendant

  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (22 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets. Responsibilities...

Full-Time Kennel Technician

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role: Animal Care: Feed, water, and monitor the health and behavior of animals Walk dogs and provide exercise and playtime Administer medications as...

Animal Care Attendant

  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Addison, TX (9 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred. Displays a professional manner at all times. Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply....

Kennel Assistant

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Kennel Assistant Department: Boarding Employment Type: Full Time Location: Dallas, Texas Description Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! You'll love the day-to-day care of...

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Part-Time Kennel Assistant Department: Boarding Employment Type: Part Time Location: Dallas, Texas Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour Description Join our amazing team as our newest Part-Time...

Demographic Data for Plano, TX

Moving to Plano, TX? Find some basic demographic data about Plano, TX below.


Local
National
306,955
11,093
Large

Kennel Attendant Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireVeterinary curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Flight Attendant Training
Aircraft, marvels of engineering, are statistically among the safest modes of transportation. Nevertheless, ensuring the safety and well-being of passengers requires a team of well-trained...
Configure auto attendants and call queues
Understand how auto attendants and call queues in Microsoft Teams can interact with callers to ensure they're connected your agents as quickly as possible. You'll also learn how to set up auto...
How To Become A Flight Attendant / Cabin Crew
Becoming a flight attendant is difficult. In fact, hundreds of thousands of aspiring flight attendants apply and only 1% of applicants are hired.If you don't have the right mentor and training who...

Salary for Kennel Attendant Jobs in Plano, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kennel Attendant positions.



Highest Education Level

Kennel Attendants in Plano, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.9%
Bachelor's Degree
27.0%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Some College
3.4%
Some High School
3.3%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kennel Attendants in Plano, TX
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
18.5%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
1.7%
6-8 years
0.8%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills