Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Summerdale (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity/

One 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 (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant for Baldwin Animal Clinic to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. You will care for boarding animals, manage feeding schedules, provide medications as prescribed, and keep the kennel and patient areas clean and safe.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to multitask, and comfortable working on-site with a diverse team. Weekend hours may be required to ensure continuous patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medication to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area, including cleaning and mopping.
• Bathing animals and ensuring overall pet care quality.
• Assist with general cleaning and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Lifting 40 lbs

Teamwork

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Baldwin Animal Clinic

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