Kennel Assistant - Boone, NC

Vetcor • Boone, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pet Care Clinic of the High Country is Hiring a Kennel Assistant! Position Details Role: Kennel Assistant Status: Part-time Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Flexible 7a-6p M-F We are seeking a hardworking and compassionate Kennel Assistant/Technician to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients while assisting our veterinary staff. You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: Animal Restraint & Handling: Safely assist in handling animals during exams and procedures. Cleaning & Sanitation: Perform routine cleaning of animal housing, treatment areas, and general clinic upkeep to maintain a clean, safe environment. Document Scanning & Management: Assist with scanning and filing veterinary records and documents. Client Communication: Occasionally assist with client communication and help manage appointments or inquiries as needed. General Assistance: Support the veterinary team with various tasks as required. Ideal Candidate: Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary clinic setting is preferred, but not required. Strong ability to handle and restrain animals safely and humanely. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively as part of a team. Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Financial Benefits A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Account (full-time only) 529 Savings Plan Tuition Support Program (full-time only) Referral bonus program Wellness Benefits Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only) Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only) All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only) Sick Time / Paid Time Off Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets Pet discounts on services and products Pet food discount program Workplace Benefits Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program Professional development opportunities Continuing education allowance Uniform allowance Lifestyle Benefits Six paid holidays (full-time only) Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Join Our Team! Ideal for Pre-Vet or Veterinary Tech Students: If you are currently studying to become a veterinarian or veterinary technician, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field. Think you're the Kennel Assistant we're looking for? Apply today! Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Pet Care Clinic of the High Country and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Requirements

• Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary clinic setting is preferred, but not required.
• Strong ability to handle and restrain animals safely and humanely.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely assist in handling animals during exams and procedures.
• Perform routine cleaning of animal housing, treatment areas, and general clinic upkeep to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist with scanning and filing veterinary records and documents.
• Occasionally assist with client communication and help manage appointments or inquiries as needed.
• Support the veterinary team with various tasks as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed