Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced animal hospital. This role is crucial for providing exceptional care to boarding animals, ensuring they receive proper feeding, medication, and hygiene. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a compassionate nature, and the ability to thrive in a hands-on environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you are passionate about animal care and ready to contribute to a team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance Day Off

Short-term and Long-term Disability Options

Supplemental Insurance Options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub Allowance

Tuition Assistance for Veterinary Technician Students

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Cleaning the kennel area and bathing animals as needed.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding their pets.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Animal Care

Ability to Lift 40 lbs

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Animal Hospital of Montgomery

Reporting To: Kandi Wimer

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.

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

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Six (6) weeks of paid Parental 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
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians