Veterinary Kennel Technician/Assistant
About The Position
Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is Hiring a Veterinary Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant ! Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is looking to add a Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant to our dedicated and close-knit team! If you’re someone who enjoys hands-on animal care, thrives in a team-focused environment, and wants to grow in veterinary medicine, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach, we’ve been proudly serving our community for over 35 years, providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets of all kinds—including dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. We’re an AAHA-accredited hospital that truly values compassion, communication, and collaboration. Our team is incredibly supportive, and we’ve built a family-like culture where everyone plays an important role—and feels appreciated for it. Even better? We prioritize work-life balance: 4-day work week Rotating weekends No nights, on-call, or emergency shifts
Requirements
- Self-motivated, reliable, and team-oriented mindset
- Strong work ethic and ability to stay busy in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
- Good communication skills and phone presence
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous animal care or veterinary experience preferred (but not required—we’re happy to train!)
- Experience with EzyVet is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized kennel and hospital areas
- Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets
- Assist veterinary technicians and doctors with patient handling and care
- Administer medications as directed
- Bathe pets, trim nails, and assist with basic grooming tasks
- Fill prescriptions and support treatment prep
- Stock supplies and keep all areas organized
- Help with laundry, trash, and general hospital upkeep
- Maintain the exterior of the hospital
- Answer phones and assist with client communication as needed
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
