Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Kehoe Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to provide patient husbandry and care while supporting the veterinary team. The role includes caring for boarding patients, maintaining a clean and well-stocked hospital, and observing and documenting patients’ medical or behavioral concerns. The clinic is a growing companion-animal practice on Florida’s Space Coast, offering services including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, acupuncture, and laser therapy in a modern facility. Its culture emphasizes compassion, teamwork, mentorship, and opportunities for learning and career growth. This is a flexible, full-time position on a 4/10 schedule, with availability needed Monday through Friday and no weekends. Compensation is $17–$19 per hour worked. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and disability coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law; and a personal pet discount. Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits under company policy and state law.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician experience is preferred; related animal-care experience may be considered.
- Genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Strong awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Dependability and attention to detail.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal-care role.
- Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.
- Availability Monday through Friday; weekends are not required.
Nice To Haves
- Related animal-care experience, such as working as a boarding or doggy daycare attendant, or an FFA or 4-H background.
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.
Responsibilities
- Provide husbandry and care for patients.
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients.
- Administer medication to patients.
- Monitor patients for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
- Sanitize kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas.
- Keep hospital spaces well stocked with supplies.
- Safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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