Kennel Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Kennel Assistant to maintain a clean environment for animals, assist in their care, and support veterinary staff. Ideal candidates are compassionate, have strong communication skills, and can manage stressful situations. Join a team recognized for excellence in veterinary care and enjoy competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Educational assistance

Access to Teladoc services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a kennel technician preferred.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekend/holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining cleanliness of the hospital and kennel areas.
• Feeding hospitalized animals and monitoring their conditions.
• Assisting the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians with animal treatment.

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. We provide a wide array of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and external laboratory testing. Our clinic features a well-stocked pharmacy, in-house lab, surgical and dental facilities, digital x-ray, ultrasound capabilities, a closely supervised treatment area, daycare, bathing, and indoor boarding facilities to ensure our clients' pets receive the best care. We are dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine, compassionate care, and convenience. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Position: Kennel Assistant

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 includes:

1. Maintaining cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel areas, runs, treatment areas, and outside grounds.
2. Feeding hospitalized animals and boarders.
3. Monitoring and recording important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
4. Walking animals three times a day.
5. Notifying the Doctor or Veterinary Assistant of any unusual medical or behavioral problems.
6. Cleaning treatment, exam, surgery, and lab areas daily.
7. Maintaining laundry throughout the day and keeping the laundry area neat.
8. Assisting the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
9. Monitoring and maintaining the kennel inventory, including food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
10. Performing other duties as assigned to support the clinic's operations and client care.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician preferred.

Benefits:

• Pay range of $13.00-$16.00/hour based on experience.
• Competitive salary, based on experience and expertise.
• Discounted veterinary care.
• Educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Access to Teladoc services.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community and work with a great team of people.

Our team's dedication has led to remarkable growth, with Southern Veterinary Partners now employing over 8,000 employees nationwide. We are recognized as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022 and have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of