Full-Time Kennel Assistant – Growth, PTO & Veterinary Perks

American Veterinary Group; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

PTO

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Training & Development

Job summary

American Veterinary Group seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant at Bartow Animal Hospital to support patient care in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. The role involves boarding animal care, feeding schedules, medication administration, kennel maintenance, bathing, and client communication.

Ideal candidates are professional, dependable, able to multi-task, compassionate, and willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and manage feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medications to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and organization; bathe animals as needed.
• Communicate with clients and support hospital staff as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Animal hospital experience

Physical stamina

On-site presence

Job description

American Veterinary Group seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant at Bartow Animal Hospital to support patient care in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. The role involves boarding animal care, feeding schedules, medication administration, kennel maintenance, bathing, and client communication.

Ideal candidates are professional, dependable, able to multi-task, compassionate, and willing to work flexible hours including weekends.