Kennel Assistant

Animal-Hospital-of-Montgomer; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; 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 (1) Work/Life Balance day off

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Montgomery is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. You will care for boarding animals, follow feeding schedules, and provide prescribed medications as needed.

Responsibilities include kennel maintenance, bathing animals, and clear communication with clients, while upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Able to work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules and medications.
• Maintain kennel area: cleaning and mopping.
• Bathe animals and ensure high standards of care.
• Assist with general hospital cleaning and client communication.
• Support clinical teams and ensure safety of patients.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service experience

Animal hospital experience

Wet environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Animal Hospital of Montgomery

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