Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group

Naples (FL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Vet

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed

Job summary

American Veterinary Group seeks a full-time Kennel Assistant at Gulfshore Animal Hospital in Naples, FL. The role involves caring for boarding animals, following feeding schedules, and providing prescribed medications while maintaining a clean kennel area.

Strong communication with clients and the medical team is essential. Ideal candidates are energetic, compassionate, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, multi-doctor environment.

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

Care for boarding animals according to schedule.
Provide prescribed medications to pets and maintain feeding schedule.
Maintain kennel area including cleaning and mopping.
Bathing animals and upholding high level of care for all pets.
Assist with general hospital cleaning and communicate with clients.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-starter

Compassionate

Weekend availability

On-site presence

Work ethic

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gulfshore Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Nicole Soistman

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
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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