Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental Leave

On-site work

Job summary

Animal Hospital of Montgomery is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital with patient care and excellent client service. Responsibilities include kennel upkeep, feeding schedules, administering prescribed medications, bathing animals, and daily communication with clients.

The ideal candidate will be able to lift 40 lbs, have prior animal-hospital experience and strong customer service skills, and be willing to work weekends.

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

• Care for boarding animals and provide feeding schedules; administer prescribed medications when required.
• Maintain kennel area: cleaning, mopping, and organization.
• Support front desk with client communication and scheduling as needed.
• Bathing animals and ensuring overall cleanliness and safety of patients.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Department

General Practice Hospitals

Location

Animal Hospital of Montgomery

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