Pet Care Attendant - Royal Palm Beach, FL

Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach • Royal Palm Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is looking for a motivated and compassionate Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. Our close-knit staff has created a family-like atmosphere and an enjoyable work environment where communication, collaboration, and genuine support are part of every day. For more than 35 years, our hospital has served the local community by helping pets live happy, healthy, and pain-free lives. As an AAHA-accredited, community-based practice, we provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, birds, and more. Our Kennel Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are well-utilized and highly valued for the essential role they play in patient care and daily hospital operations. We aren’t shy about showing our appreciation, and we provide hands-on training to help team members strengthen their skills and grow within veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• A self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic approach to each shift.
• Comfort working with animals of different sizes, species, temperaments, and care needs.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with clients.
• A professional and welcoming phone presence.
• The ability to stay organized and productive in a busy daytime practice.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support teammates.
• Compassion for animals and a commitment to their safety and well-being.
• The physical ability to perform active animal-care and cleaning responsibilities.
• Previous animal-care or veterinary hospital experience is preferred.
• Experience with ezyVet veterinary software is a plus, but training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ezyVet veterinary software is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals.
• Feed, water, walk, and monitor pets while maintaining their comfort and safety.
• Keep kennel areas clean, sanitized, organized, and properly maintained.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and common hospital spaces.
• Stock supplies throughout the hospital and help monitor inventory needs.
• Safely restrain pets to support veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and daily patient-care duties.
• Administer medications to pets as directed by the medical team.
• Bathe pets, trim nails, and provide other basic grooming services.
• Fill and prepare prescriptions accurately under appropriate supervision.
• Complete hospital laundry and remove trash as needed.
• Help maintain the exterior areas surrounding the hospital.
• Answer incoming phone calls and communicate professionally with clients.
• Support an efficient hospital workflow by assisting teammates wherever needed.

Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance.
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only).
• 529 Savings Plan.
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only).
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only).
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child life insurance (full-time only).
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service. This benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• State license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• TechLife Professional Development Program.
• Uniform allowance.
• Six paid holidays (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed