Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance Hands-on training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Vet Techs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant for Gulfshore Animal Hospital in Gulf Breeze, FL. The role supports patient care, boarding management, and client service in a multi-doctor animal hospital.

The position requires on-site presence, a friendly, team-oriented attitude, and the ability to work weekends and flexible hours. Prior experience with animals and in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and clear communication in a fast-paced setting.
• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules; provide prescribed meds.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and perform back-of-house duties.
• Bathed animals and supported client communications as needed.
• Support patient care by collaborating with clinical teams and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Animal hospital experience

Lift 40 lbs

Wet environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gulfshore Animal Hospital

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Job 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 allowanceHands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians