Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Disability options

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Baldwin Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will care for boarding animals, manage feeding and medications, and keep the kennel area clean while delivering excellent client service.

The role requires on-site presence and a collaborative, compassionate approach to animal care, with weekend availability and strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and good communication.
• Able to multi-task in a hands-on hospital environment.
• Compassionate and caring with animals.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules, providing prescribed medications as needed.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and organization; bathe animals as required.
• Assist with general hospital cleaning and upkeep; communicate with clients.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication

Multitask

Energetic

Compassion

Weekend availability

Team player

Self-starter

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Baldwin Animal Clinic

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

We are seeking a
Full-Time
Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

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

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians