Kennel Assistant

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Clinic, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Other
The Role
Provides daily care for boarding and hospitalized animals, including feeding, prescribed medications, bathing, kennel cleaning, and maintaining a safe, sanitary environment. Supports general hospital cleaning and communicates with clients while delivering compassionate patient care. Requires reliable on-site attendance, flexible weekend availability, teamwork, independence, and the ability to lift 40 pounds and work in wet or warm conditions.
Summary Generated by Built In
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, and boarding 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
  • 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 experience
  • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work in a wet or warm environment

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance 
  • Hands-on and E-training 
  • Professional growth opportunities 
  • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students 

About
Relationships 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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds
  • Prior customer service experience
  • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work in a wet or warm environment
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends
  • Regular on-site attendance
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Professionalism, dependability, communication, multitasking, compassion, and organizational skills
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The Company
HQ: Tampa, FL
131 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

American Veterinary Group provides a viable exit strategy by helping veterinarians realize their goal of selling their animal hospitals. Our goal is to be a flexible partner for veterinary business owners at all stages, from younger veterinarians wanting to invest in a practice, to more experienced veterinarians preparing for retirement. Also, unlike other operators, we believe that there are opportunities in partnering with hospitals of varying sizes and models and we’re confident that our team can help bring your practice to the next level. With our continually expanding family of hospitals, we’re always seeking like-minded individuals to join our team as Lead Veterinarians, Practice Managers, Associate Veterinarians, Technicians, Receptionists, and Kennel Team. If you would like additional information about partnering with the American Veterinary Group team, seeking a career in our hospitals, or simply learning more about us and the process of valuing your practice, there are several ways to contact us. (877) 292-0524 [email protected]

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