The ideal candidate must have reliable transportation and be flexible to work weekends and holidays, have excellent customer service skills, communications skills and a love of animals. Must be a team player, punctual and reliable. This is a physical job that will require restraining, handling, lifting and carrying patients that are large and small, as well as food and other heavy lifting.

Previous veterinary experience preferred, but not required.

Daily job details include, but are not limited to:

-Feeding, medicating, walking, cleaning & monitoring patients and their spaces

-Handling and properly/gently restraining large patients and nervous/anxious/upset patients

-Cleaning and tidiness of the kennel, front and back yards (poop scooping/picking up litter), the lobby & other areas of the hospital

-Bathing animals

-Assisting technicians with kennel patients or treatment needs as needed

-Keeping up with the kennel, kennel maintenance, kennel food, cleaning supplies and kennel inventory

-Organization of patients in the kennel; belongings, feeding instructions, medication instructions, etc.

This position schedule consists of:

• Mondays - Thursdays from 1pm - 6pm (can start the shift at 2pm if needed)
• Occassional Saturdays from 8:45am - 1:00pm
• Saturdays from 5:00pm until 6:30pm (or when finished - while the business is closed)
• Occassional Sundays from 9:00am until 10:30am (or when finished-while the business is closed)
• Sundays from 5:00pm until 6:30pm (or when finished-while the business is closed)
• Holiday shifts are on a rotating schedule with other kennel staff.

We are open to discuss a variation of this schedule, as well cross training into other departments within the practice.

Pay is based on experience, interview and salary requirements.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.

• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.

• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.

• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. 

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.