Description
We are seeking a Full-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
- Must have experience
- 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 experiencePrior experience working with animals in a hospital settingAbility to work in a wet environmentBenefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)401k MatchGenerous paid time off (PTO)Six (6) weeks of paid Parental LeaveOne (1) Work / Life Balance day offShort-term and long-term disability optionsSupplemental insurance optionsDiscounted Veterinary CareScrub allowanceHands-on and E-trainingProfessional growth opportunitiesTuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician StudentsTuition reimbursement for Credentialed / Registered Veterinary TechniciansRelationships are at the heart of everything we do . At AVG, this phrase is our North Star for empowering our 200+ hospitals across America, including General Practices and the first-of-its-kind industry disruptor, UrgentVet. Our relationship-based approach guides our victories, sweetens our celebrations, fuels our Core Values, and shapes our interactions with intention and compassion.
We believe this sets us apart from everyone across virtually every industry — not our fast growth and countless wins, but our culture and the values that inspire it. Here, our people don’t just work; they thrive, grow, and lead with a passion that's anything but ordinary. And they aren’t just our colleagues; they are our mentors, cheerleaders, and friends.
The best part? There’s room for you at AVG, too .