Southern Veterinary Partners
Kennel Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: 26517
- Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
- Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
- Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
- Walk animals three times a day.
- Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
- Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
- Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
- Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
- Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Previous experience as a kennel assistant
- Pay range of $/hr. based on experience
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
- Mission Pet Health offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
- Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
- A culture where YOUR well-being comes first
- Pay range of $/hr. based on experience
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
- Mission Pet Health offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
- Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
- Discounted Veterinary Care
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
- Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
- Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
- Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
- A culture where YOUR well-being comes first
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
- Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
- Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
- Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
- Previous experience as a kennel assistant
Marco Veterinary Hospital is located in Marco Island, FL and has been serving the community for 30 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats, birds, pocket pets and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Marco Veterinary Hospital we are a full service facility whose staff is committed to providing you with the finest in professional health care for your pets. Our primary responsibility is to help you keep your pet as healthy as possible. We believe in providing high quality care in a modern, clean, friendly environment.We take pride in our wide range of services and in our desire to respond to the needs of people and pets. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:
About Mission Pet Health
Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what’s in it for you at Mission?
We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.
About Mission Pet Health
Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!
We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.
Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.
So, what’s in it for you at Mission?
We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!
Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.
About the company
Want to sell your vet hospital? We are a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals for veterinarians who wish to sell their veterinary practice. Offering veterinary career opportunities. Call 205-453-4760 today!
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