Kennel Assistant

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

Job summary

Haile Plantation Animal Clinic in Gainesville, FL is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor veterinary hospital. Responsibilities include boarding care, feeding schedules, and administering prescribed medications to patients while maintaining a clean kennel area.

The role emphasizes on-site attendance, teamwork, and providing compassionate client service. Weekend availability is preferred to meet hospital needs and ensure top-notch patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a wet or warm environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medications to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and hygiene.
• Bathing animals and overall patient care support.
• Communicate with clients and assist team as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Lifting 40 lbs

Wet/warm environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

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, 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