Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Veterinary Tech

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital at West Boca Veterinary Center.

The Kennel Assistant will handle boarding animals, feeding schedules, prescribed medications, kennel cleaning, bathing, and direct interaction with clients, working on-site to support clinical teams. Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for animals in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Comfort working in a wet environment and handling animals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain appropriate feeding schedules.
• Administer prescribed medications as directed by clinicians.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and sanitize frequently.
• Bathe animals and support overall patient care and client service.

Skills

Animal care experience

Customer service experience

Lift 40 lbs

Hospital setting experience

Wet environment work

Job description

Description

We are seeking a

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: West Boca Veterinary Center

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