Kennel Assistant

Patton-Chapel-Animal-Clinic; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton Chapel Animal Clinic in Hoover, AL is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, monitoring health and safety, and keeping kennels clean and organized. You will help manage feeding, exercise, and daily routines while supporting a collaborative team in a busy animal hospital environment.

The role requires physical stamina, a love for animals, and a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise and safety.
• Monitor animal health by observing behavior and routines; alert clinicians to concerns as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and surrounding areas; support inventory management and teamwork.

Skills

Love for animals

Hardworking

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

When you join Patton Chapel Animal Clinic, you become part of a legacy of exceptional patient care dating back to 1951. Our mission is centered around treating pets like our own, a philosophy that has earned us deep community trust and an excellent 4.8-star Google rating. We are locally recognized as a leader in veterinary medicine, having been named one of The Best Veterinarians in Hoover by Hoover's Magazine and The Hoover Sun, and included on ThreeBestRated.com's list of Best Veterinary Clinics in Birmingham. This is your opportunity to practice medicine where your commitment to excellence is highly valued alongside compassionate teammates.We believe you deserve a supportive environment where you can truly grow your career. As part of a dedicated network of hospitals, you will join an ecosystem designed to help teammates succeed and achieve their professional goals. This includes accessing resources that support both clinical and leadership pathways. Whether you are looking to become a credentialed technician or pursue management opportunities, we offer continuous learning programs and mentorship to ensure you always have the tools necessary to do your best work alongside collaborative and compassionate colleagues.At Patton Chapel Animal Clinic, you will practice progressive small animal medicine focused on comprehensive pet wellness, surgery, and urgent care. Our facility is equipped to handle a wide scope of procedures, from routine Wellness and Prevention to Advanced Care and complex Surgical Procedures. You will be supported in pursuing complex cases through access to internal specialty consultations and cutting-edge Testing and Diagnostics, ensuring that you can always provide the highest possible standard of patient outcomes.The hospital is situated in Hoover, Alabama, a highly desirable community just south of Birmingham. Hoover offers a perfect balance of suburban comfort and easy access to major metropolitan amenities. Joining our team means enjoying the benefits of practicing in a stable, community-focused environment where pet ownership is high and professional opportunities are abundant.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

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