Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a multi-doctor animal hospital as a Part-Time Kennel Assistant! This role is perfect for compassionate individuals who love animals and are eager to provide excellent care. You will be responsible for maintaining the kennel area, caring for boarding pets, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates are dependable, energetic, and possess strong communication skills. Enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Flexible hours, including weekends, make this a great fit for those seeking a rewarding part-time position in animal care.

Benefits

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary or animal care setting is crucial.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Cleaning the kennel area and bathing animals.

Skills

Customer Service

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Dependability

Job description

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Southside Animal Clinic

Compensation: $12.00 - $15.00 / hour

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.

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

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