Kennel Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and inclusive team at a well-established veterinary practice in North Charlotte, dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. As a Kennel Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of animals while supporting a collaborative environment focused on personal and professional growth. This position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities for career development and a range of benefits including medical insurance, paid leave, and pet care discounts. If you are enthusiastic about animal welfare and looking for a fulfilling role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k)

Pet care discounts (40-100%)

Career development programs

Referral bonuses

Free wellness subscriptions

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Commitment to exceptional service and animal care.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Feed and care for dogs and cats in the kennel.
• Assist in Doggy Daycare and maintain a clean environment.
• Support veterinary staff as needed.

Skills

Animal Care

Customer Service

Teamwork

Cleaning and Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team!

VCA Stoney Creek is an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice that has been part of the North Charlotte/University community for over 20 years. We are a one-of-a-kind, growing, five-doctor general practice that’s mission is to build lasting relationships with patients and clients while advocating for animal wellness and pledge to provide compassionate veterinary care. We offer routine services from wellness care to surgical and dental procedures, along with non-medical services such as boarding, daycare, and basic grooming.

What makes VCA Stoney Creek different for Kennel Assistants?

Our leadership team has created and supported an environment where our associates can focus on their career, their happiness, their work-life balance, and of course the patients and boarders.

The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest quality care to their boarded and hospitalized pets. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Feeding and caring for dogs and cats.
• Assisting in Doggy Daycare.
• Walking dogs.
• Bathing dogs.
• Laundry, cleaning, and maintaining hospital premises.
• Assisting Doctors and medical support staff when necessary.

Schedule: Full-time and/or Part-time - flexible schedule.

DOES REQUIRE SOME WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS!

Why Join the VCA Stoney Creek team?

We are passionate about supporting our associates and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community.
• Career development programs.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
• Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space and Lyra Health).
• Referral bonuses.
• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet care discounts (40-100%).
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k).

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!

At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work.

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