Kennel Assistant

West-Boca-Veterinary-Center; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

West Boca Veterinary Center is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role involves back-of-house duties, boarding care, feeding schedules, and medication administration to pets while upholding high standards of care.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, and able to multitask in a hands-on environment, with prior animal-hospital experience. On-site presence is essential to ensure patient welfare and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment.
• Energetic pet-friendly individual with strong work ethic, social and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and to collaborate with clinical teams.
• Self-starter who can complete daily tasks with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medication to pets as directed by veterinarians.
• Maintain kennel area by cleaning and mopping; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Bathing animals and assisting with routine grooming as needed.
• Communicate with clients regarding pet care and hospital procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Animal care experience

Multitasking

On-site presence

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: West Boca Veterinary Center

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