Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time)

Kindness Animal Hospital

Cape Coral, Florida

Who we are

More than a word, care is present in everything we do. At Kindness Animal Hospital, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional care for pets and their families while supporting personal and professional growth.

As part of a nationwide network of over 400 clinics, we offer outstanding learning opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture where team members are valued, encouraged, and uplifted. You'll experience the warmth of a close-knit clinic while having access to the resources and opportunities of a larger organization.

Our experienced team provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Cape Coral and surrounding communities, delivering personalized, patient-centered services across preventive, medical, urgent care, and surgical care in a welcoming environment.

Hours: Sunday- Saturday, 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

The Role

As a Veterinary/Kennel Assistant, you'll support our medical team and contribute to the daily care and well-being of hospitalized, boarding, and outpatient pets.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing compassionate care, handling, and restraint of pets

• Feeding, exercising, and monitoring boarding and hospitalized animals

• Cleaning and maintaining kennels, treatment areas, and equipment

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians during appointments and procedures

• Performing laundry, stocking supplies, and maintaining hospital cleanliness

• Admitting and discharging boarding patients as directed

• Observing pets for changes in behavior or health and reporting concerns to the medical team

• Delivering exceptional client service and representing the hospital professionally

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Kennel Technician or Veterinary Assistant.

• Veterinary experience preferred but not required for assistant-level candidates

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Compassion for pets and people

• Willingness to learn, grow, and support a collaborative culture

You’ll Grow with Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and development programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• ThriveU’s extensive library of continuing education courses

• Live virtual workshops designed to develop leadership skills

• Programs focused on hospital operations and career advancement

• Specialty training opportunities within a network of 360+ hospitals nationwide

• Join us and provide your best care at a hospital deeply rooted within its community and strengthened by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – Our Care in Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial well-being. Eligible team members receive:

• Competitive pay

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Mental health resources, including access to therapy through Lyra Health

• Paid parental leave

• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care

• Fertility and family planning support

• FREE continuing education course

• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

• Student loan support tools and assistance

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Life insurance options

Some benefits are available only to full-time team members working 30 hours or more per week and may be subject to waiting periods or length-of-service requirements.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $16-$17/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.