Kennel Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical Insurance

Vision and Dental Insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Spending Account or Health Sh

Paid Time Off with holidays

Team member discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gailor Animal Hospital in Louisville, KY is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team. You will handle animals, assist with feeding, cleaning, and grooming, and help maintain a safe, orderly kennel and boarding area while ensuring comfort for patients.

Ideal candidates bring experience in a veterinary setting or a strong desire to learn, possess excellent communication, stay calm under pressure, and be a reliable team player.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary clinical setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and problem solving.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks.
• Team player with patience and positive attitude.
• Must lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint.
• Walk animals needing support.
• Knowledge of basic husbandry, feeding, and nutrition.
• Administer medication to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic.
• Restock and organize kennel supplies.
• Bathe and groom animals.
• Continue to advance knowledge and skills.

Skills

Vet clinic exp

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stress management

Teamwork

Physical strength (40 lbs)

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Gailor Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at our hospital in Louisville, KY.

Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care. You will be responsible for providing direct support to the kennel and the care of its patients.

Our full-service veterinary medical facility boasts a highly trained, compassion and knowledgeable team seeking to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. At Gailor Animal Hospital, we strive to offer high-quality, compassionate care to the pets and their families in our community.

If you’re passionate about animals and enjoy staying active while at work, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint


• Walk animals that may need support/assistance


• Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition


• Administer medication to patients


• Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic


• Restock and organize kennel supplies


• Bathe/groom animals


• Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve


• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively


• Team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude


• Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds

Benefits and Perks

• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment


• Medical Insurance with multiple plan options


• Vision and Dental Insurance


• Continuing Education Allowance


• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options


• Generous Paid Time Off with 6 paid holidays


• Team member discounts for pet care


• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to care, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.