Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Boarding & Care

American Veterinary Group; Boca Raton, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k match

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Work-life balance day

Job summary

American Veterinary Group is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant for West Boca Veterinary Center to support patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The role covers back-of-house duties, boarding animal care, feeding schedules, administering prescribed medications, kennel cleaning, and bathing pets, while maintaining top-notch care. On-site presence is essential to ensure safety and effective team collaboration, with flexibility for 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

• Maintain back of hospital duties.
• Care for boarding animals and manage feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medications to pets as directed.
• Maintain kennel area (cleaning and mopping) and bathe animals.
• Communicate with clients and support hospital staff.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Communication

Multi-tasking

Energetic person

Work ethic

Compassionate

Flexible hours

Team player

Self-starter

On-site presence

Job description

American Veterinary Group is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant for West Boca Veterinary Center to support patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The role covers back-of-house duties, boarding animal care, feeding schedules, administering prescribed medications, kennel cleaning, and bathing pets, while maintaining top-notch care. On-site presence is essential to ensure safety and effective team collaboration, with flexibility for weekends.