Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Oakwood Villa (FL); 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

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

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is looking for a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to ensure patient care and client service at Southside Animal Clinic. The role includes caring for boarding animals, managing feeding schedules, and maintaining cleanliness in the kennel area.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, compassionate, and able to lift 40 lbs. They must work well independently and as part of a team. We offer comprehensive benefits, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience is essential.
• Experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting preferred.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Cleaning the kennel area and bathing animals.
• Communicating directly with clients and assisting in the hospital.

Skills

Customer service experience

Experience with animals in a hospital

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Ability to work in a wet environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southside Animal Clinic

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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.

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 (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