Kennel Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Virginia, Virginia Beach (MN, VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to ensure a clean and healthy environment for animals. This role involves maintaining hospital cleanliness, feeding, and monitoring animals, as well as assisting veterinary staff. Join a passionate team committed to animal care and wellness, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners. With a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional growth, this position offers a chance to be part of a recognized organization that values teamwork and community impact.

Benefits

Discounted Veterinary Care

Educational Assistance for Veterinary Technician Programs

Teladoc

Collaborative Working Environment

Opportunity to Impact Community

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel areas.
• Feed and monitor hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians with animal care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Judgment

Ability to Manage Stress

Physical Capacity to Lift 50+ lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Acredale Animal Hospital of Kempsville is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and has been serving the Hampton Roads community in coastal Virginia since 1986. We have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care for dogs and cats.

We are a full-service animal hospital and welcome emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have all of the modern equipment you would expect, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, forced triad electrosurgical cutting with ligasure, and oxygen supplementation housing for patients.

Here at Acredale, our patients' health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give their animals the care they deserve. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant Position

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant includes:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range $13-$14/hour based on experience.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Teladoc.
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).