Kennel Assistant: Compassionate Pet Care + Benefits

Gulfshore Animal Hospital; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Maternity leave

Work-life balance day off

Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

E-training

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gulfshore Animal Hospital seeks a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will care for boarding animals, follow feeding schedules, provide prescribed meds, and maintain the kennel area. You will also assist with general cleaning and communicate with clients.

The role emphasizes on-site presence, teamwork, and a compassionate, reliable work ethic to ensure high standards of animal care and client service.

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

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and good communication in a busy clinic.
• Provides care for boarding animals and maintains feeding schedules.
• Assists with bathing animals and supports patient care activities.
• Cleans kennel area and helps with general hospital duties.
• Communicates with clients and supports team collaboration.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service

Animal hospital experience

Wet environment work

Job description

Gulfshore Animal Hospital seeks a full-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will care for boarding animals, follow feeding schedules, provide prescribed meds, and maintain the kennel area. You will also assist with general cleaning and communicate with clients.

The role emphasizes on-site presence, teamwork, and a compassionate, reliable work ethic to ensure high standards of animal care and client service.