Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Six (6) weeks of paid Parental Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for students

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed Technicians

Job summary

A regional veterinary service provider is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to provide exceptional care and client service in a dynamic animal hospital environment. The role involves caring for boarding animals, cleaning the kennel area, and adhering to feeding and medication schedules. Ideal candidates are dependable, compassionate, and possess strong communication skills. This position requires the ability to lift 40 lbs and to work flexible hours, including weekends, to maintain the welfare of all patients and the hospital's operations.

Qualifications

Demonstrates professionalism and dependability in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate and caring attitude towards animals and customers.
Ability to multi-task and work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide care for boarding animals and maintain the kennel environment.
Clean and maintain hospital areas and communicate with clients.
Administer prescribed medication and follow feeding schedules.

Skills

Customer service experience

Experience working with animals

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Work in wet environment

Job description

Job Title: Kennel Assistant

Employer: American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Location: Southside Animal Clinic

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function: Other

Industry: Veterinary Services

Job Summary

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
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.

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