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 CSR, kennel attendant, or veterinary assistant
- Excellent communication skills and ability to solve problems
- Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining patience and a positive attitude
- Ability to lift and restrain pets weighing at least 40 pounds
What We Do
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS) operates specialty and 24-hour emergency-critical-care veterinary hospitals in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, Massachusetts. Serving Cape Cod, the Islands, and the Eastern South Shore, it provides emergency treatment, specialist referral care, and comprehensive veterinary services for pets. Its team includes more than 25 specialists across eight specialties and supports veterinary education through residency, internship, and nurse-training programs.
