Full-Time Kennel Assistant — Vet Care & Boarding

Vetpracticepartners; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and care team in providing excellent animal care during boarding. Responsibilities include monitoring animals, feeding, walking dogs, administering medications as directed, housekeeping, and documenting treatments.

The schedule is 40 hours per week with weekends and holidays included; benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).

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, 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.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinarians, technicians, and care team in providing excellent animal care during boarding. Responsibilities include monitoring animals, feeding, walking dogs, administering medications as directed, housekeeping, and documenting treatments.

The schedule is 40 hours per week with weekends and holidays included; benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).