Pet Care Attendant - Royal Palm Beach, FL
About The Position
Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is looking for a motivated and compassionate Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. The hospital has served the local community for over 35 years, providing high-quality veterinary care for a variety of animals. The Kennel Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are essential to patient care and daily hospital operations, and the hospital provides hands-on training to help team members grow. The team fosters a close-knit, family-like atmosphere with a focus on communication, collaboration, and support.
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
- Previous animal-care or veterinary experience preferred; training provided
- Experience with ezyVet veterinary software is a plus
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
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance options
- Paid parental leave
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- A 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
- A four-day work week
- Rotating weekends
- No nights, on-call shifts, or emergency shifts
- Six paid holidays
- An Employee Assistance Program
- An employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
