Kennel Assistant (PT)

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking a Kennel Assistant to ensure the well-being and cleanliness of the hospital for animals. The role includes feeding, monitoring animal conditions, and assisting the veterinary staff. Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and team-oriented perks in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Discounted Veterinary Care

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc

Collaborative working environment

Opportunity to make an impact in the community

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and manage stressful situations.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area and treatment area.
• Feed and monitor hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Notify the Doctor of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Pinehurst Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic, we provide top-quality veterinary care, boarding, and daycare to pets in our community.

Our staff treats you like family and each pet like our own. We are honored and proud to be a partner in your pet's healthcare team.

As pet owners ourselves, we believe that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life.

As a full-service veterinary office, we offer state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services for our patients. We encourage positive & friendly teammates to join our team to help us provide the best care possible. Please apply today!

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:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery, and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist, and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients, and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

• Pay range of $11-$14/hour based on experience
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share a common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a variety of tasks and helping animals among a great team of people!

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 not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017-2021).