Peoria Area Veterinary Group (PAVG) is seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals at our Dunlap location. Kennel Assistants are valuable members of our team and play a crucial role in patient care. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and is willing to learn new skills. You will be responsible for providing direct support to our veterinary team, taking care of the boarding facility and its patients. If you’re passionate about animals and enjoy staying active while at work, we’d love to hear from you!
- Animal handling and restraint
- Walk animals that may need support/assistance
- Knowledge of basic husbandry/feeding/and nutrition
- Administer medication to patients
- Maintain cleanliness of boarding area and clinic
- Restock and organize kennel supplies
- Bathe/groom animals
- Continue to advance knowledge base and skill set
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude
- Must be able to lift and restrain pets of at least 40 pounds
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Paid time-off inclusive of sick, personal and vacation
- 401K with company match
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans with multiple options
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability option
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
- Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
- Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Programs
- Referral Bonus Program
- DailyPay on Demand
- Employee Discounts for Pet Care
- Uniform Allowance
Skills Required
- Professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting, such as customer service representative, kennel attendant, or veterinary assistant
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Team-oriented attitude, patience, and a positive attitude
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds
What We Do
United Veterinary Care (UVC) is a national group of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary practices. It partners with veterinary hospitals and provides shared operational resources, clinical support, team development, mentorship, and career opportunities, allowing veterinary professionals to focus on patient care. UVC’s mission is to deliver exceptional care to pets, people, and communities while supporting the long-term success of veterinary teams and practices.
