If your dog or cat needs a vacation while you’re on vacation, this is the place for them. We are all about non-stop fun during the day and utter relaxation throughout the night. Paws & Claws is not only an exciting adventure for your pet indoors, but there is plenty of fun taking place outside as well. In addition to our 8,620 square feet of climate controlled indoor space, we have a whopping 21,000 square feet of fenced in outdoor play areas! Before leaving your furry friends with us for daycare or boarding, we will need an application and contract filled out. You may print a copy here or we can provide one at our facility. For the best in dog daycare, dog grooming, dog boarding, cat daycare, cat grooming, and cat boarding give us a call today! The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant: Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds. Feed hospitalized animals and boarders. Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.). Walk animals three times a day. Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems. Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat. Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals. Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc. Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients. High School diploma or GED preferred. Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts. Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations. Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. Previous experience as a kennel technician. Pay range of $9.30-$17.25/hour based on experience Discounted Veterinary Care SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).