Pet Care Hero: Kennel Assistant (Full-Time)

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Brentwood (TN)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Work/Life balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for Vet Tech tracks

Tuition reimbursement for credentialed

Job summary

AVG is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support patient care and client service in a fast-paced veterinary setting. Responsibilities include boarding care, feeding schedules, medication administration, kennel hygiene, bathing animals, and assisting with hospital duties.

The ideal candidate prioritizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork, with strong work ethic and willingness to work weekends. In-person attendance is essential to support patient care and safety.

Qualifications

Demonstrates professionalism and dependable communication.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with customers and animals in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Cares for boarding animals and maintains feeding schedules.
Provides prescribed medications and bathes animals as needed.
Maintains kennel area, cleans and mops, assists with general hospital duties.
Communicates with clients to ensure quality care and service.

Skills

Professionalism

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Animal handling

Team player

Job description

The ideal candidate prioritizes compassion, reliability, and teamwork, with strong work ethic and willingness to work weekends. In-person attendance is essential to support patient care and safety.

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