Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. You will help care for boarding animals, follow feeding schedules, administer prescribed medications, and maintain the kennel area while ensuring exceptional patient and client service.

The ideal candidate is professional, dependable, team-oriented, and able to work flexible hours, including weekends.

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

• Care for boarding animals and monitor their well-being.
• Maintain kennel area, including cleaning and sanitizing.
• Follow feeding schedules and provide prescribed medications as directed.
• Bathing animals and assisting with basic grooming tasks.
• Communicate with clients regarding care and status of pets.
• Assist with general hospital cleaning and on-site tasks as needed.

Skills

lift 40 lbs

customer service

animal hospital experience

wet environment

Job description

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Crossroads Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Practice Manager

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
• 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