Veterinary Kennel Assistant — Flexible 4/10, No Weekends

Kehoe Animal Clinic; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Job summary

Kehoe Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team on the Space Coast of Florida. You will focus on patient husbandry and care, including meals and walks for boarding patients, administering medication, and monitoring for medical or behavioral concerns with detailed documentation.

This full-time role features a 4/10 schedule with Monday–Friday availability and no weekends. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician
• Passion for animal care and patient wellbeing
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision
• Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Physical ability to meet demands of hands-on animal care role
• Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to veterinary team
• Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient husbandry and general care throughout the hospital
• Provide meals and walks to boarding patients
• Administer medications and monitor for medical or behavioral concerns
• Document observations in detail for veterinary team
• Sanitize kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas; ensure supplies are stocked

Job description

Kehoe Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team on the Space Coast of Florida. You will focus on patient husbandry and care, including meals and walks for boarding patients, administering medication, and monitoring for medical or behavioral concerns with detailed documentation.

This full-time role features a 4/10 schedule with Monday–Friday availability and no weekends. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability