Animal Hospital Kennel Assistant — Care & Boarding

Steele Creek Animal Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Steele Creek Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our compassionate care team. You will help care for boarding and hospitalized animals, maintain clean kennels, and support veterinary staff with observations and handling.

The role requires prior kennel/animal care experience, a love for animals, ability to work weekends or holidays, and a reliable team-oriented attitude in a safe, drug-free environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in kennel, veterinary, or animal care setting.
• Genuine love and respect for animals.
• Ability to safely handle dogs and cats of varying temperaments and sizes.
• Strong attention to detail for feeding, medications, and cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Feeding, watering, and monitoring boarding and hospitalized animals.
• Maintaining clean and sanitary kennel environments.
• Exercising and socializing animals in your care.
• Communicating observations to veterinary staff.
• Assisting with animal handling during exams and treatments as needed.
• Drug free environment

Skills

Experience in kennel

Animal care

Team player

Weekend availability

Job description

Steele Creek Animal Hospital in Charlotte, NC is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our compassionate care team. You will help care for boarding and hospitalized animals, maintain clean kennels, and support veterinary staff with observations and handling.

The role requires prior kennel/animal care experience, a love for animals, ability to work weekends or holidays, and a reliable team-oriented attitude in a safe, drug-free environment.