Kennel Assistant - Carrollton, TX

Vetcor; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Six paid holidays

Job summary

North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Kennel Assistant to provide daily care for boarding pets, including feeding, walking, and charting. The role involves bathing, brushing, cleaning kennels, and maintaining a clean hospital environment, with strict adherence to health protocols.

This part-time position emphasizes compassion for animals, reliability, and teamwork. Various shifts include mornings or evenings, offering flexibility and experience in animal care within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Animal handling experience is preferred.
• Compassion for animals and their well-being is essential.
• Reliability and a strong work ethic are important.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding pets, including feeding, walking, medicating, and charting.
• Bathe and brush pets to keep them clean and comfortable.
• Clean kennels, do laundry, and maintain overall hospital cleanliness.
• Follow protocols to prevent and control infectious and zoonotic diseases.
• Safely and compassionately restrain pets for procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Who We Are

• Status: Part-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Various (mornings or evenings)

Who We Are

North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Assistant
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Various (mornings or evenings)

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options, up to three weeks of paid parental leave, generous PTO, and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program

About Us

North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and their families. Our team works together to create a supportive, fun, and positive environment where both patients and staff feel valued. As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate care to our boarding pets while being part of a team that truly enjoys working together.

Why Our Kennel Assistants Love North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Flexible scheduling options
• Hands‑on experience working with animals
• Opportunities for training and growth
• Meaningful work caring for pets every day

What You’ll Do

• Provide daily care for boarding pets, including feeding, walking, medicating, and charting
• Bathe and brush pets to keep them clean and comfortable
• Clean kennels, perform laundry, and maintain overall hospital cleanliness
• Follow protocols to prevent and control infectious and zoonotic diseases
• Safely and compassionately restrain pets for procedures

What Our Kennel Assistants Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Animal handling experience preferred
• Compassion for animals and their well‑being
• Reliability and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at North Carrollton Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.