Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

One Work/Life Balance day off

Short- 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

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is looking for a Full-Time Kennel Assistant in Montgomery, Alabama, to deliver exceptional care for boarding animals and assist in hospital operations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, helping with feeding schedules, and ensuring pets receive the prescribed medications.

The ideal candidate will be professional and dependable, with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards animals, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Join AVG and enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous growth opportunities!

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding patient care and client service.
• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Uphold cleanliness in the kennel area and bathing animals.
• Communicate with clients directly.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Compassion

Ability to work flexible hours

Teamwork

Self-starter

Job description

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Pet Care Center

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 and 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

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One 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