Lead Kennel Assistant

Ebenezer Animal Hospital; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Ebenezer Animal Hospital in Rock Hill, SC, seeks a Lead Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and hospitalized pets, ensuring daily feeding, exercise, and comfort. You will interact with clients during check-ins/check-outs and help maintain clean, safe kennel areas.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, proper handling, and adherence to infection-control protocols, with opportunities to grow within a network of hospitals and access training and leadership pathways.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English are essential to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients including feeding, watering, and exercise.
• Manage admissions and discharges, including check-ins/check-outs and documenting instructions.
• Observe kennel for health issues and report concerns to doctors/technicians.
• Administer medications and flea/tick control as directed and record instructions.

Skills

Compassionate care

Animal handling

Infectious disease control

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the team at Ebenezer Animal Hospital, you are stepping into a culture built on trust and excellent patient care. Located in Rock Hill, SC, our commitment to quality medicine is evident in our AAHA accreditation, reflecting the highest standards of veterinary practice for small animals. This dedication to excellence is mirrored by our strong community support, demonstrated by our impressive 4.7-star Google rating. We are seeking dedicated veterinary professionals ready to share their passion and achieve their greatest potential in a supportive, patient-focused environment.We understand that your success is our success, which is why we ensure that every teammate has the resources needed to do your best work. As part of a larger network of hospitals, you gain access to significant opportunities for career growth, including robust educational support programs and dedicated pathways to become a credentialed technician or move into leadership roles. We emphasize continuous learning and provide mentorship structures designed to help you specialize your skills and realize your long-term career goals within a stable and encouraging environment.The quality of medicine practiced at Ebenezer Animal Hospital is centered on providing superior care for our small animal patients. Our commitment to maintaining AAHA standards means you will be working within protocols focused on best practices in diagnostics, pain management, and surgical safety. You will also benefit from the extended clinical resources of our network, which provides easy access to internal specialty consultations, allowing you to approach complex cases with confidence and broaden the spectrum of high-quality care you offer our community.Rock Hill, South Carolina offers a vibrant lifestyle often described as having small-town charm with big-city proximity. Located just a short distance from major metropolitan areas, you can enjoy a lower cost of living while still accessing cultural and recreational amenities. Rock Hill is known for its friendly, supportive community and beautiful parks, providing a wonderful backdrop for professionals looking to establish roots and maintain an excellent quality of life outside of the hospital.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Lead Kennel Assistant

As the Lead Kennel Assistant, you are the primary caretaker for our boarding and hospitalized guests, ensuring they receive the highest quality daily care, feeding, and exercise. You serve as a critical line of defense for our patients' health, paying close attention to signs of stress or illness and promptly notifying the medical team when attention is needed. You will also manage client interactions during check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accurate documentation and a welcoming experience for both pets and their owners.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Providing Compassionate Care: You will provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising them according to schedule.
• Managing Admissions and Discharges: You'll handle check-ins and check-outs, talking with owners, recording feeding/medication instructions, labeling belongings, and ensuring every pet goes home clean and happy.
• Monitoring Patient Health: You will walk through the kennel area regularly to check for abnormal activity (vomiting, diarrhea, stress), properly marking records and reporting issues to doctors and technicians immediately.
• Administering Medications: You will administer medications and flea/tick control to pets boarding with us, accurately recording instructions on the kennel medication board.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: You'll clean and disinfect cages, runs, yards, litter boxes, and bowls using proper protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) to control infectious diseases.
• Delivering TLC: You will perform extra "TLC" playtimes, walks, or baths for clients who have requested special attention for their pets.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Confidence around animals and pets.
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques and infectious disease control.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reasoning, remembering, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• A commitment to maintaining our Core Values and Mission Statement.

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