Kennel Assistant

Job description

Kennel Assistant 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. Key Responsibilities • 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 environment Job 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 • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians About Winter Garden Animal Hospital Winter Garden Animal Hospital is honored to serve Winter Garden, Orlando, and the neighboring communities in central Florida. Our team of skilled and compassionate veterinary medicine professionals is committed to providing exceptional care for our small animal patients. As a fully-equipped, AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice, we offer a range of advanced services, including digital full-body and dental radiology, ultrasound, surgical laser, a specialized surgical suite, and AVImark practice management software, among other features. Our dedicated hospital team thrives on collaboration and is passionate about ensuring the highest standard of care for every pet.