Kennel Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

PTO

Parental leave

Maternity leave

Work-life balance day

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Supplemental insurance

Discounted vet care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

E-training

Professional growth

Tuition assistance

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant at Haile Plantation Animal Clinic to provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. You will care for boarding animals, manage feeding schedules, and assist with medications, feeding, and cleaning to uphold high standards of care.

The ideal candidate is dependable, energetic, and able to work weekends, both independently and as part of a team, with on-site presence essential for

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting is a plus.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work in wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medications to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area through cleaning, mopping, and organization.
• Assist with bathing animals and general hospital cleaning.
• Interact with clients to communicate care and service details.

Skills

Customer service

Animal hospital

Lifting 40 lbs

Wet environment

Job description

Location: Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

Department: General Practice Hospitals

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, and boarding 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 or warm 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