Kennel Assistant (PT)

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in North Carolina is looking for a Kennel Assistant to provide a clean and healthy environment for animals. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, feeding animals, and assisting veterinary staff. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED. Join a dedicated team focused on animal care and community impact.

Benefits

Discounted Veterinary Care

Educational assistance for veterinary programs

Access to Teladoc services

Opportunity to work in a large network of professionals

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel area.
• Feed and monitor animals’ conditions.
• Assist with restraint and treatment of animals.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Animal Hospital of Pitt County is located in beautiful, central North Carolina! We have the best of both worlds - lots of hiking nearby and we are not too far from the beach! We focus on maintaining a high level of professionalism with clients, good business practices, and the highest standard of veterinary medicine. We do as much as we can to help our clients with different options and levels of treatments by providing the best patient well-being, affordable options, and quality care. If you are self-motivated, open-minded, and dedicated to animal care, please apply today!

Position: Kennel Assistant

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient, and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant includes:

1. Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
2. Feeding hospitalized animals and boarders.
3. Monitoring and recording important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
4. Walking animals three times a day.
5. Notifying the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
6. Cleaning treatment, exam, surgery, and lab areas daily.
7. Maintaining laundry throughout the day and keeping the laundry area neat.
8. Assisting the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
9. Monitoring and maintaining the kennel inventory, including food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
10. Performing other duties as assigned to support the clinic's smooth operation and client service.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Benefits:

• Pay range of $13-$14/hour based on experience.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• Educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Access to Teladoc services.
• Part of a large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals fostering collaboration and career growth.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and work with a dedicated team.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has been recognized as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022, and we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018-2022) and Birmingham Business Journal's