Kennel Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to provide exceptional care for animals at their renowned veterinary hospital. This full-time role involves monitoring animal health, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a safe environment for pets. With a strong emphasis on compassion and community, this position offers a supportive atmosphere where your love for animals can shine. Enjoy benefits like medical coverage and paid time off while contributing to a team that values high standards of animal care. If you are enthusiastic and reliable, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals and respond to emergencies.
• Feed and provide fresh water to animals.
• Maintain cleanliness in animal housing and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Animal Care

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What To Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
  
  

Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a full-time position, averaging 4 days per week with every other weekend required. Weekends and holidays are required

Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Sundays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

About Willowrun Veterinary Hospital

Named the "Best Veterinary Hospital" in the 2023 Best of Johnston County awards, Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a place where compassion, love of animals, and community meet. We are located in the town of Smithfield, North Carolina, and stand as Johnston County's oldest veterinary hospital. We are also one of the longest-accredited American Animal Hospital Association facilities in the country, a badge we proudly wear.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Veterinary

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