Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Unleashed at Carters Creek is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to provide patient husbandry and care, along with general housekeeping throughout the hospital. The role supports the veterinary team and helps ensure boarding patients receive meals, walks, medication, and attentive monitoring for medical or behavioral concerns. The assistant documents observations and keeps kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas sanitized and stocked. This is a flexible, full-time position requiring availability Monday through Sunday. It is suited to someone who is self-driven, detail-oriented, comfortable with cleaning and organization, and committed to animal wellbeing and teamwork. The role offers an opportunity to gain experience and grow within a veterinary hospital. The hospital is described as a rapidly growing, six-doctor practice focused on compassionate, high-quality care.
Requirements
- At least one year of veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician experience is preferred; related animal-care experience may be considered.
- Genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
- Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.
- Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Awareness of animal behavior and willingness to learn patient safety and handling techniques.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative.
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Dependability and attention to detail.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude.
- Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands-on animal-care role.
- Strong observational skills and willingness to communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
- Interest in learning and growing within the veterinary profession.
- Availability Monday through Sunday.
Nice To Haves
- Related animal-care experience, such as working as a boarding or doggy daycare attendant, or an FFA or 4-H background.
- At least one year of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant or kennel technician.
Responsibilities
- Provide husbandry and daily care for patients.
- Feed and walk boarding patients.
- Administer medication.
- Monitor animals for medical or behavioral concerns and document observations in detail.
- Keep kennels, common spaces, treatment areas, and patient areas clean, sanitized, safe, and stocked with supplies.
- Handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals under supervision.
- Communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team.
- Provide comfort and care to patients during their stay.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
