PRN Kennel Assistant - All Animal Clinic

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets. We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

About the role

Join our team as a Kennel Assistant who supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining, and handling pets.

All Animal Clinic in Leighton, Alabama, is a full-service animal hospital offering comprehensive care for both companion and large animals, all under one roof. Known for its walk-in convenience and compassionate, experienced team, the clinic delivers high-quality care in a welcoming, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
• Correctly prioritizes tasks
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Remains professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions
• Learns and understands our services and health recommendations and is able to clearly communicate these to clients
• Deals with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner while keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager

Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must have animal handling experience

Schedule

The shifts will be split shifts on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays; 8:00am-10:00am/ 4:00pm-6:00pm