Kennel Assistant-2

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Competitive pay and 401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support the veterinary team by delivering compassionate care and maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment. You will help with routine patient care, kennel sanitation, and support veterinary technicians as needed.

Responsibilities include daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, monitoring changes, and assisting with treatments while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience with animals preferred but not required.
• Veterinary, kennel or customer service experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding and comfort.
• Monitor patients and alert the team to changes in condition or behavior.
• Clean and maintain kennels, patient areas, equipment, and supplies for safety.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient handling, procedures, and medication tasks.
• Follow hospital infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Animal handling

Team player

Compassionate care

Job description

The Kennel Assistant supports the veterinary team by providing compassionate, attentive care to patients and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment. This role is responsible for routine patient care, kennel sanitation, and assisting veterinary technicians and other team members with patient needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, and general comfort.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition or behavior to the veterinary team.
• Clean and maintain kennels, patient areas, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient handling, restraint, procedures, treatments, and medication-related tasks as directed.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, infection control, and other routine hospital duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals preferred but not required.
• Veterinary, kennel, animal care, or customer service experience is a plus.
• Comfortable handling and working around dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to regularly bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to lift and carry animals and supplies as required by the position.
• Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Ability to work around animal waste, cleaning products, noise, and other conditions common to a veterinary hospital.

At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.