Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide exceptional care for pets in a busy animal hospital. The role involves maintaining the kennel area, caring for boarding animals, and ensuring a clean environment. Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and possess strong communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment await the right individual.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and providing prescribed medication.
• Maintaining the kennel area and cleaning the hospital.
• Communicating directly with clients.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Experience working with animals

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cairo Animal Hospital

Description

We are seeking a 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

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities