Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Short‑term and long‑term disability 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 seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant at the Animal Hospital of Montgomery in Wisconsin. The role involves caring for boarding animals, maintaining the kennel area, and assisting in overall patient care. The ideal candidate should be energetic, dependable, and possess strong communication skills, with the ability to work flexible hours. Benefits include health care options, a 401k match, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and positive communication skills.
• Energetic and compassionate, with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Clean and mop kennel area, bathing animals when required.
• Communicate with clients regarding care and needs of pets.
• Support patient care and collaborate with clinical teams.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service experience

Experience with animals

Ability to work in wet environment

Job description

Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Animal Hospital of Montgomery

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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