Compassionate Kennel Assistant — Flexible Weekends

American Veterinary Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

PTO

Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance Day

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Vet Care Discount

Scrub Allowance

Hands-on Training

Professional Growth

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant at Bradford Animal Hospital to support patient care and client service in a busy, multi-doctor practice. The role centers on kennel duties, feeding, medication administration, grooming, and daily cleaning to maintain a high standard of animal care.

The ideal candidate works well in a team, handles multiple tasks, and is flexible with hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience with animals in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for boarding animals and follow feeding schedules.
• Assist with giving prescribed medications to pets.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and organization (cleaning/mopping).
• Bath and groom animals as needed to support care.
• Communicate with clients and support hospital operations as directed.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service

Animal-hospital experience

Wet environment work

Job description

American Veterinary Group is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant at Bradford Animal Hospital to support patient care and client service in a busy, multi-doctor practice. The role centers on kennel duties, feeding, medication administration, grooming, and daily cleaning to maintain a high standard of animal care.

The ideal candidate works well in a team, handles multiple tasks, and is flexible with hours including weekends.