Kennel Assistant

Hight Veterinary Hospital Pa; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Benefits/Perks

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Hight Veterinary Hospital Pa in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will provide daily care for the animals in our care, including feeding, cleaning kennels and play spaces, walking them, and assisting with their overall well-being.

You will also maintain accurate records of each animal’s temperament and preferences, working both independently and with a team to ensure a great, compassionate, and efficient environment for our patients.

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals is preferred.
• Familiarity with animal handling procedures and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under care, including feeding.
• Play or walk animals, as needed.
• Clean kennels and work areas daily.
• Wash bedding and toys.
• Greet and assist customers.
• Maintain excellent records of all animals.

Skills

Animal care experience

Animal handling procedures knowledge

Strong organizational skills

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Benefits/Perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! As a Kennel Assistant, you will be providing daily care for the animals we are responsible for, ensuring all of their needs are met. That can include feeding them, cleaning their kennels and play spaces, engaging them in play, walking them, and more. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining excellent records of the animals and their care, including temperament and preferences. The ideal candidate loves animals, has basic knowledge of good animal handling procedures, and works well independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet the basic and higher needs for all animals under our care, including feeding
• Play or walk the animals, as needed
• Clean kennels and work areas daily
• Wash bedding and toys
• Greet and assist customers
• Maintain excellent records of all animals

Qualifications

• Experience working with animals desired
• Familiarity with animal handing procedures and best practices
• Strong organizational skills