Kennel Attendant

Job overview

Kennel Attendant is an onsite role primarily in West Columbia, SC, with flexibility to work in Irmo and Lexington, SC, as needed. Pay is $10–$13 per hour based on experience. The role is with Sutton’s Southern Pet Retreat, a pet care facility serving dogs, cats, rabbits, reptiles, and other animals. The attendant provides daily care and monitoring to support animals’ well-being in a safe, clean, and enriching facility. Duties include feeding, cleaning, walking, and monitoring pets, while following safety protocols and providing gentle, compassionate care.

What you'll do

• Feed, water, clean, walk, medicate, and monitor the health of animals
• may assist with care and exercise of dogs in doggie daycare programs
• maintain a clean and safe facility
• follow safety protocols
• provide compassionate care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kennel attendant

sutton’s southern pet retreat

west columbia sc

irmo sc

lexington sc

full-time

$10–$13/hr

30–40 hours per week

animal care

doggie daycare

weekend availability

holiday availability

training provided

pet boarding and grooming discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tip-sharing and discretionary bonuses
• discounted grooming and boarding for permanent full-time employees
• company-provided T-shirts after successful training completion.

Why this role

30–40 hours per week depending on season; 2–3 full weekends per month, some holidays, and occasional overtime; medication administration is helpful but not required, with training provided.

About the employer

West Columbia is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.