Kennel Assistant - Delray Beach, FL

Who we are

Boca-Delray Animal Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Assistant

Status: Full- Time

Salary: Based on experience

Schedule: Weekend AM/PM Shifts required; occasional weekdays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Do you love animals and want a job where your care and dependability make a real difference every single day?

At Boca-Delray Animal Hospital, our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and our Kennel Assistant plays a big part in keeping them safe, clean, comfortable, and happy while they’re in our care.

We’re looking for a reliable, responsible, and animal-loving Kennel Assistant to join our team. If you show up, take pride in your work, and can’t resist a wagging tail, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Kennel Assistants Love It Here

• Spend your day surrounded by animals and a team that is just as passionate about their well-being as you are
• See firsthand how a veterinary hospital runs and learn from experienced doctors and staff
• Know that your work directly supports patient comfort and recovery
• Join a team that values dependability, teamwork, and genuine care for every pet who walks through our doors
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What You’ll Do

• Keep kennels, runs, and patient areas clean, sanitized, and well-stocked
• Feed, water, and walk hospitalized and boarding patients according to their care instructions
• Monitor patients and let the medical team know about any changes in appetite, behavior, or condition
• Do laundry, dishes, and general hospital cleaning to keep the facility spotless
• Assist the team with patient handling and other tasks as needed
• Responsibilities may vary based on hospital needs as well as your experience, training, certifications, credentials, and assigned responsibilities.

What You’ll Bring

• A genuine love for animals and a gentle, patient approach with pets of all temperaments
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Required weekend availability
• Physical requirements, e.g., ability to lift a set weight and stand for extended periods
• A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• 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 or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re passionate about caring for animals and would love to be part of a team that truly cares, we want to hear from you. Apply today to become our next Kennel Assistant, or call us at 561-496-1700 with any questions.

Apply today and join the team at Boca-Delray Animal Hospital!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Boca-Delray Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.