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American Veterinary Group

Kennel Assistant

Naples, FL · On-site

General Practice Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: Gulfshore Animal Hospital Reporting To: Brittany Mraz Description We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide ...

Angel Animal Hospital & Boarding

Description We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible ...

Demanes Animal Hospital

Kennel Assistant

Peoria, IL · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Description Position at Demanes Animal Hospital Kennel Assistant Demanes Animal Hospital Peoria, IL Full Time Pay: $15 - $18 per hour Do you love working with animals and want to be part of a ...

American Veterinary Group

Kennel Assistant

Cairo, GA · On-site

General Practice Hospitals Employment Type: Full Time Location: Cairo Animal Hospital Description We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client ...

Demanes Animal Hospital

Kennel Assistant

Peoria, IL

$15 - $18/hr

Description Kennel Assistant Demanes Animal Hospital | Peoria, IL | Full Time Pay: $15 - $18 per hour Do you love working with animals and want to be part of a compassionate, hardworking veterinary ...

Animal Medical Center at St. Johns

Description We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible ...

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How much do fulltime kennel assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for fulltime kennel assistant in the United States is $12.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.62 and $14.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Fulltime Kennel Assistant vs Part-time Kennel Assistant?

AspectFulltime Kennel AssistantPart-time Kennel Assistant
Work HoursTypically 35-40 hours per weekFewer hours, usually less than 20 hours per week
CredentialsBasic animal care knowledge, sometimes certifications in pet first aidSimilar credentials, often less experience required
Work EnvironmentAnimal shelters, kennels, pet boarding facilitiesSame as fulltime, but with flexible scheduling
Job ResponsibilitiesFeeding, cleaning, exercising animals, monitoring healthSame responsibilities, with less overall workload

Fulltime Kennel Assistants work more hours and often have a consistent schedule, providing comprehensive animal care. Part-time Kennel Assistants perform similar duties but with fewer hours and flexible scheduling. Both roles require basic animal care skills and are found in similar environments, making the main difference the hours worked and availability.

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Infographic showing various Fulltime Kennel Assistant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $25,703 per year, or $12.4 per hour.

Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group

Cartersville, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

American Veterinary Group rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 52 rated veterinary

Job description

Kennel Assistant
Department: General Practice Hospitals
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bartow Animal Hospital
Reporting To: Practice Manager
Description
We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.
The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.
Ideal Candidate
  • Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
  • Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
  • Be compassionate/caring
  • Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
  • Can work individually, as well as on a team
  • Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
  • This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Prior customer service experience
  • Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting
  • Ability to work in a wet environment

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
  • 401k Match
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

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About American Veterinary Group

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Founded in 2015, American Veterinary Group (AVG) owns and operates a network of 120+ veterinary practices throughout the South that treat and protect over 75,000 pets annually. Our goal is to provide ongoing, in-person support to ease the burden of the day-to-day operations of veterinary practices, including in-office staff training, educational and marketing tools, and back office support. We deliver high touch practice management solutions to help veterinarians focus on the needs of their patients, instead of the needs of their business. We are animal lovers above all else, and operate with the motto, "pet first, client first".

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

2015

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