Kennel Assistant

136576 PetDocks Veterinary Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Career development opportunities

Continuing education through AmeriVet

Supportive leadership

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

PetDocks Veterinary Hospital in Morehead City is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support the patient care team. You’ll provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, monitoring comfort, and safety, while upholding high standards of cleanliness.

This role involves administering medications as directed, assisting with check-in/out, maintaining records, and helping with diagnostics and treatment procedures.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for animal care and welfare.
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring comfort and well-being.
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Bathing and brushing pets as needed
• Assisting with patient check-in and check-out procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating observations to the veterinary team
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants with patient handling and restraint
• Supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, including sample collection, radiographs, and laboratory work when appropriate
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment
• Providing compassionate care and attention to every patient throughout their stay

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Pet handling

Job description

At PetDocks Veterinary Hospital, our Kennel Assistants are an essential part of the patient care team. In this role, you'll help ensure every pet in our care is comfortable, safe, clean, and well-loved during their stay. From caring for boarding pets to supporting hospitalized patients, you'll make a direct impact on the experience of both our patients and their families.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, watering, walking, and monitoring comfort and well-being
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Bathing and brushing pets as needed
• Assisting with patient check-in and check-out procedures
• Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating observations to the veterinary team
• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, runs, cages, and treatment areas to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Assisting veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants with patient handling and restraint
• Supporting diagnostic and treatment procedures, including sample collection, radiographs, and laboratory work when appropriate
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming hospital environment
• Providing compassionate care and attention to every patient throughout their stay

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for animal care and welfare
• Dependable, hardworking, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and exotic pets of varying sizes and temperaments
• Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, or veterinary experience is a plus, but we're happy to train the right person

Why PetDocks?

PetDocks Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Morehead City community for more than 25 years. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care while fostering a positive, supportive workplace where team members can learn, grow, and make a difference every day.

What We Offer

• Referral program - bring great people to our team and earn rewards
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Continuing education programs provided through AmeriVet at no cost to you
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced veterinary professionals while caring for a wide variety of patients, including dogs, cats, and exotics

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
• Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive.
• Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
• At AmeriVet we believe thriving teams build thriving communities. You will have the tools, resources and opportunities to grow your career - no matter where you start.