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Kennel Technician
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$37,567 / year median in Wyoming
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Kennel Attendant (Pet Hospitality) — Prairie Hills Animal Hospital | Cheyenne, WY Prairie Hills Animal Hospital is hiring a Kennel Attendant who loves creating a true home-away-from-home experience for our boarding guests. If you're the kind of person who notices the little things—comfort, cleanliness, routine, and reassurance—you'll thrive in this role. Experience in a pet boarding facility or veterinary practice is a plus. What you'll do: Provide pet hospitality : nurturing care, gentle handling, and calm routines for pets of all ages Keep boarding areas clean, comfortable, and safe (bedding, bowls, runs/kennels, laundry, sanitation) Deliver enriching, age-appropriate activities: potty walks, playtime, quiet time, and comfort measures Monitor closely for changes in appetite, behavior, stool/urination, coughing/sneezing, limping, stress, or pain—and report concerns promptly Administer Medications and Spa Services Communicate with pet parents to provide peace of mind (updates, observations, and a friendly, confident handoff). You will schedule boarding reservations, intake and discharge our pet guests. You're a great fit if you Are dependable, kind, and detail-oriented - weekends are required Can handle a physically active day (lifting, cleaning, walking dogs and play) Stay calm, organized, and take pride in doing things the right way Enjoy sharing our boarders' fun activities on social media Enjoy being part of a team that treats boarding as more than "pet sitting"—it's comfort care and trust At Prairie Hills, boarding isn't just a service—it's a promise to keep pets safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for while their families are away.