Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves maintaining a clean environment for animals, providing care, and assisting veterinary staff in a fast-paced clinic. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations. Join a community-focused organization that values teamwork and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth. Be part of a mission to improve the lives of pets and their owners while working alongside a passionate group of professionals.

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 Veterinary Programs

FREE doctor access (Teladoc)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and feed hospitalized animals.
• Monitor animals' conditions and notify staff of any issues.
• Assist with treatment and maintain kennel inventory.

Skills

Communication Skills

Judgment

Stress Management

Animal Care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has been serving the community since 1988. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Caldwell Mill Animal Clinic, we believe that pets mean different things to different people, and we are committed to providing varying levels of care while extending the same compassion, empathy, and understanding to each client at all levels of veterinary care. If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Pay range of $12.00-$14.00/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 while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among 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).