Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Ideal Candidate 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 Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options) 401k Match Generous paid time off (PTO) Six (6) weeks of paid Parental 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 Southside Animal Hospital Southside Animal Clinic is a multi-doctor, AAHA accredited hospital serving the Jacksonville, Florida community that prides themselves on their customer service and community outreach. Most recently, Southside became a company-wide winner of AVG's Hospital of the Year Award. Our practice offers modern equipment including digital x-ray, dental rads, ultrasound, electronic medical records (AVImark), and therapy laser. Our team believes in using fear free and cat friendly approaches, while providing quality veterinary care. Our hospital is just a short trip from the beach, allowing us to enjoy practicing veterinary medicine while soaking up the sunshine in beautiful Florida.

Requirements

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
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

Responsibilities

caring for boarding animals
maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets
maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping)
bathing animals
upholding the highest level of care for all pets
general cleaning of the hospital
communicating directly with clients