Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Alabama; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a Kennel Assistant to ensure a clean and healthy environment for animals at our facility. This position involves feeding, monitoring behavior, and assisting with animal treatment while providing critical support to the veterinary team. Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for qualified teammates

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel area.
• Feed hospitalized animals and monitor their conditions.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with animals.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Nall Daniels Animal Hospital, we provide top-quality veterinarycare,boarding, andgroomingtopets in our community.
Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team.
As pet owners ourselves, we believe thatpreventative care with wellness examsare the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life.
As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-arttesting and diagnostics, an array ofadvanced care, routine and advancedsurgical procedures, and many otherservicesto provide your pet with the best possible care.
We welcome new patients to our office and look forward to meeting you and your pet.

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant

• Pay range of $13.00-$16.00/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).