Kennel Assistant - Palm Coast, FL

Vetcor•Palm Coast, FL

About The Position

Pine Lakes Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time, entry-level Kennel Assistant. This role is suited to someone who enjoys animals and is interested in exploring veterinary medicine. No veterinary experience is required; the hospital will help the successful candidate learn the role while working alongside its veterinary team. The Kennel Assistant provides attentive care to dogs and cats, helps maintain clean and sanitary kennels and hospital spaces, and supports the veterinary team with daily tasks and patient care. Responsibilities may vary according to hospital needs and the employee’s experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities. The schedule is 2 pm–6 pm, five days per week, with weekend coverage listed as Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning and/or afternoon. Salary is negotiable and based on experience. The hospital describes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and is committed to an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.

Requirements

A reliable, responsible approach and eagerness to learn.
Comfort working with dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments.
A positive, team-player attitude.
Attention to detail and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
An interest in learning more about veterinary medicine.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift a stated weight with assistance; the posting leaves the weight as “[Weight] lbs.”
No veterinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

Provide loving, attentive care to hospital patients.
Clean and sanitize kennels, treatment areas, and hospital spaces.
Help with feeding, walking, bathing, and monitoring animals.
Assist the veterinary team with daily tasks and patient care.
Help create a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for pets and their people.

Benefits

Competitive pay, with compensation based on skill set and future performance.
401(k) matching and a Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
Tuition support and a 529 Savings Plan.
Referral bonus program.
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
Supplemental insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only).
Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child, for full-time employees after one year of service; the benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
Sick time and paid time off.
Free or discounted lab work for employee pets.
Pet discounts on services and products, and a pet food discount program.
Quarterly team rewards bonus program.
Professional development opportunities and a continuing education allowance.
Uniform allowance.
Six paid holidays (full-time only).
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discount program.