Pet Care Attendant - Royal Palm Beach, FL

Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is Hiring a Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant!

Role: Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: NegFull-time with rotating Saturdays Experience: Previous animal-care or veterinary experience preferred; training provided

Looking for an animal-care role where your hard work is appreciated, your skills are encouraged, and your schedule leaves room for life outside the hospital?

Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach is looking for a motivated and compassionate Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. Our close-knit staff has created a family-like atmosphere and an enjoyable work environment where communication, collaboration, and genuine support are part of every day.

Why You'll Love It Here

For more than 35 years, our hospital has served the local community by helping pets live happy, healthy, and pain-free lives. As an AAHA-accredited, community-based practice, we provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, birds, and more.

Our Kennel Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are well-utilized and highly valued for the essential role they play in patient care and daily hospital operations. We aren't shy about showing our appreciation, and we provide hands-on training to help team members strengthen their skills and grow within veterinary medicine.

• A close-knit, family-like team that genuinely enjoys working together.
• An AAHA-accredited hospital committed to high-quality veterinary care.
• Experience caring for a wide variety of companion and exotic animals.
• Hands-on training and support from experienced veterinary technicians.
• A four-day work week that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Rotating weekends with no nights, on-call shifts, or emergency shifts.
• A workplace where compassion, communication, and collaboration guide everything we do.

What You'll Do

• Provide attentive daily care for hospitalized and boarding animals.
• Feed, water, walk, and monitor pets while maintaining their comfort and safety.
• Keep kennel areas clean, sanitized, organized, and properly maintained.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain treatment areas, exam rooms, and common hospital spaces.
• Stock supplies throughout the hospital and help monitor inventory needs.
• Safely restrain pets to support veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarians and technicians with examinations, treatments, and daily patient-care duties.
• Administer medications to pets as directed by the medical team.
• Bathe pets, trim nails, and provide other basic grooming services.
• Fill and prepare prescriptions accurately under appropriate supervision.
• Complete hospital laundry and remove trash as needed.
• Help maintain the exterior areas surrounding the hospital.
• Answer incoming phone calls and communicate professionally with clients.
• Support an efficient hospital workflow by assisting teammates wherever needed.

What You'll Bring

• A self-motivated, hardworking, and energetic approach to each shift.
• Comfort working with animals of different sizes, species, temperaments, and care needs.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with clients.
• A professional and welcoming phone presence.
• The ability to stay organized and productive in a busy daytime practice.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support teammates.
• Compassion for animals and a commitment to their safety and well-being.
• The physical ability to perform active animal-care and cleaning responsibilities.
• Previous animal-care or veterinary hospital experience is preferred.
• Experience with ezyVet veterinary software is a plus, but training will be provided.

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

You'll be part of a team that recognizes how important Kennel Technicians and Veterinary Assistants are to excellent patient care. You'll receive training from experienced veterinary professionals, have opportunities to expand your skills, and work in a hospital where your effort and contributions are noticed and appreciated.

With a four-day work week and no nights, on-call responsibilities, or emergency shifts, you'll have a schedule that supports both a rewarding veterinary career and a fulfilling life outside the hospital.

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 (full-time only).
• 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 life insurance (full-time only).
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service. This benefit does not apply in states with paid family leave programs.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off.
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services and products.
• Pet food discount program.

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program.
• State license reimbursement.
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• TechLife Professional Development Program.
• Uniform allowance.

Lifestyle Benefits

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

Join Our Team!

Are you the Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant we've been looking for? Let's find the perfect place for you on our team. Apply today so we can get started!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Community Animal Hospital of Royal Palm Beach 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 bringing unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our team. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable being their authentic selves, experience a true sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.