Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) seeks a Part-Time Kennel Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care and client service in a fast-paced animal hospital. You will manage kennel duties, feed schedules, and patient care while maintaining a clean, safe environment for animals.

The role requires on-site presence, compassion, and teamwork, with weekends and flexible hours. Prior experience with animals in a clinical setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional, dependable and able to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
• Experience caring for animals in a hospital or veterinary setting.
• Willing to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and provide prescribed medications.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and sanitation.
• Bathing of animals and feeding schedules.
• Assist with general cleaning and client communications.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Compassionate

Teamwork

Self-starter

On-site presence

Lifting 40 lbs

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Part-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

Village Animal Clinic

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

• 401k Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities