Boarding and Kennel Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off & 401(k)

Job summary

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care and customer service. Join a busy team dedicated to comfort and well-being during boarding and aftercare.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k), and paid time off for full-time staff, with weekends and holidays included in a 40-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals and report concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels, dishes, and bowls.
• Change soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathed animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping in animal housing areas.
• Administer medications as directed.
• Assist with checking in/out boarding patients and labeling IDs.
• Identify stress in boarding animals and provide enrichment.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our mission to [mission statement] , expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Salary: $15.00-$16.00 per hour dependent on experience

Schedule: 40 hour work week, weekends and holidays included

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

About Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs, cold therapy laser, and ultrasound.