Pet Care & Kennel Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity/

One Work/Life Balance day off

Disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and E‑training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Vet

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant for Baldwin Animal Clinic to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. You will care for boarding animals, manage feeding schedules, provide medications as prescribed, and keep the kennel and patient areas clean and safe.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to multitask, and comfortable working on-site with a diverse team. Weekend hours may be required to ensure continuous patient care and client service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with caring for boarding animals and maintaining feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medication to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area, including cleaning and mopping.
• Bathing animals and ensuring overall pet care quality.
• Assist with general cleaning and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Lifting 40 lbs

Teamwork

Ability to multi-task

Job description

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant for Baldwin Animal Clinic to support a fast-paced, multi-doctor hospital. You will care for boarding animals, manage feeding schedules, provide medications as prescribed, and keep the kennel and patient areas clean and safe.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to multitask, and comfortable working on-site with a diverse team. Weekend hours may be required to ensure continuous patient care and client service.