Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Birmingham is seeking a Kennel Assistant to maintain a clean and efficient environment for animals. Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring animal conditions, and assisting veterinary staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage stressful situations effectively.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Opportunity to make an impact in your community

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area and treatment area.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Britt Animal Hospital is located in Birmingham, Alabama and was established in 1976. We are a full-service small animal hospital treating everything from emergency cases to wellness visits, medical, surgical and dental issues and everything in between. We provide a wide array of diagnostic procedures through the utilization of in-house testing and external laboratory testing. Our clinic houses a well-stocked pharmacy, in-house lab, in-house surgical and dental facilities, digital x-ray capabilities, ultrasound capabilities, a closely supervised treatment area, daycare facility, bathing facility and indoor boarding facilities all to insure our clients’ pet receives the best possible care. Here at Britt Animal Hospital we are dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine, compassionate care and convenience. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant

• Pay range of $13.00-$17.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).