Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in veterinary services is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to provide exceptional patient care and client service in a busy animal hospital. Responsibilities include caring for animals, maintaining cleanliness, and communicating with clients. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, and has a strong work ethic. This entry-level position offers various benefits including health care, 401k match, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Match

Paid time off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

One day off for Work/Life Balance

Disability insurance options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance and reimbursement for veterinary students and technicians

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience required.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Cleaning and maintaining the kennel area.
• Direct communication with clients.

Skills

Customer Service

Dependability

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

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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, including caring for boarding animals, maintaining feeding schedules, providing prescribed medication, cleaning and maintaining the kennel area, bathing animals, and upholding high standards of pet care. Additional responsibilities may include general hospital cleaning and direct communication with clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, positive communication skills, and ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic, caring, and pet-loving with excellent work ethic and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
• Self-starter who can complete daily tasks without constant supervision

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting
• Ability to work in wet environments

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Six weeks of paid Parental Leave
• One day off for Work/Life Balance
• Disability insurance options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement for veterinary students and technicians

Additional Information

This position is entry level, full-time, and within the veterinary services industry.