Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Naples (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

PTO

Parental leave

Work/life balance day

Disability insurance

Insurance options

Vet care discount

Scrub allowance

Training and development

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support patient care and client service at Gulfshore Animal Hospital in Naples, FL. The role focuses on back-of-house duties, boarding animal care, feeding schedules, medication administration, kennel maintenance, bathing, and assisting the clinical team.

The ideal candidate will work on-site, be willing to work weekends, and bring strong customer service skills and a compassionate, team-oriented attitude to a fast-paced

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

• Cares for boarding animals, maintains feeding schedules and provides prescribed medication.
• Maintains kennel area cleanliness and hygiene.
• Bathes animals and assists with general cleaning of the hospital.
• Assists with communication with clients and front-desk tasks.
• Be flexible with hours including weekends and on-site presence.

Job description

Description

We are seeking a

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Gulfshore Animal Hospital

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Job Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)


• 401k Match


• Generous paid time off (PTO)


• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave


• One (1) 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