Compassionate Kennel Assistant - Grow with a Vet Team

Dewittvets; Lake Park (GA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Mental health resources

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

AmeriVet is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team by delivering compassionate care to patients and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. You will assist with routine patient care, kennel sanitation, and support veterinary technicians and team members with patient needs.

You will work in a fast-paced veterinary setting, ensuring kennels and patient areas are well-maintained, and you will follow hospital protocols to promote safety and infection control while

Qualifications

• Experience with animals preferred but not required.
• Experience in veterinary, kennel, animal care, or customer service is a plus.
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients (feeding, watering, walking, comfort).
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the veterinary team.
• Clean and maintain kennels, patient areas, equipment, and supplies for safety and sanitation.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient handling, restraint, procedures, treatments, and medications as directed.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

AmeriVet is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team by delivering compassionate care to patients and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. You will assist with routine patient care, kennel sanitation, and support veterinary technicians and team members with patient needs.

You will work in a fast-paced veterinary setting, ensuring kennels and patient areas are well-maintained, and you will follow hospital protocols to promote safety and infection control while