PRN Kennel Assistant - Animal Care Extraordinaire

Position Overview

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.

Key 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
• Affords assistance to 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
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position (required)
• 6 months of kennel assistant/boarding experience
• PRN Schedule: Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, Saturday from 8am-9am, 4pm-5pm, Sunday from 8am-9am, 4pm-5pm, Monday from 8:30am-5:30pm

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• C&E stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship

Benefits

• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

About the Role

Animal Care Extraordinaire in Stuart, Florida, is a trusted, full-service veterinary provider focused on delivering personalized, high-quality care to every patient. With a compassionate team and a wide range of services, they are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of pets in their community.

Why Join Us

We are a veterinary hospital with grooming and boarding. Our technicians love to teach and there is lots of room for growth in other positions.

Company Information

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