Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary group as a Kennel Assistant, where you will provide exceptional care to pets in a busy animal hospital. The role involves daily responsibilities such as animal care, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer service, making it perfect for energetic individuals who are passionate about animal welfare. Ideal candidates will showcase professionalism and a strong work ethic while being part of a dynamic team.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Cleaning and mopping kennel areas.
• Bathing animals and general cleaning of the hospital.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Compassionate

Job description

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Description

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Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Dothan Animal Hospital

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
  
  
  

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)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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