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Kennel Assistant

Vetpartners

Smithfield (NC)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

An established veterinary hospital is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves ensuring the health and comfort of animals, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional care. With a commitment to high standards of animal welfare, the hospital offers a supportive work environment and valuable benefits, including medical, dental, and a pet discount. If you're passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Employee pet discount
Paid time off

Qualifications

  • Enthusiastic and reliable with a passion for animal care.
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor health and comfort of animals, respond to emergencies.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kennels and perform general housekeeping.
  • Feed and provide fresh water to dogs and cats.

Skills

Passion for animals
Multi-tasking
Organizational skills
Attention to detail

Job description

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.

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