Kennel Assistant
About The Position
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a Veterinary Kennel Assistant to join our team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team. In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry and care as well as general housekeeping duties throughout the hospital. You will provide meals and walks to boarding patients, administer medication, and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns while providing detailed documentation about your observations. You will ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies. This position is ideal for those who are self-driven, detail-oriented, enjoy cleaning and organization, and are committed to contributing to a team-focused environment.
Requirements
- 1+ years of kennel assistant, boarding, doggy daycare, FFA/4-H, or related animal care experience preferred
- Strong work ethic, dependability, attention to detail, and a positive team-oriented attitude
- Passion for animal care with a willingness to learn and grow within the veterinary profession
Responsibilities
- Provide meals and walks to boarding patients
- Administer medication
- Monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns
- Provide detailed documentation about observations
- Ensure kennels, common spaces and treatment areas are sanitized and well stocked with supplies
- Provide compassionate care for boarding dogs and cats, including medications, feeding, walking, and kennel/cage maintenance
- Maintain a clean, safe hospital through janitorial and housekeeping responsibilities
- Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401k - with company match beginning 2027
- 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
