Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The role focuses on high-quality patient care and exceptional client service in a friendly team environment.

Responsibilities include caring for boarding animals, feeding, administering prescribed medications, and maintaining the kennel area. The ideal candidate works weekends, with strong communication and a compassionate, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Provide care for boarding animals and administer prescribed medications.
• Maintain kennel area and support front desk with client communication.
• Must work flexible hours including weekends and be on-site regularly.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medications to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area, including cleaning and mopping.
• Bath pets and support hospital operations with client communication.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service

Animals in hospital setting

Wet environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Animal Health Center of Land O'Lakes

Description

We are seeking a Part-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.

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