What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant position at Animal Care Center of Carters Creek?
Unleashed at Carters Creek is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our growing veterinary team! Our kennel team plays an essential role in ensuring the care, comfort, and safety of our patients, while also providing critical support to our veterinary staff.
In this role, you will focus on patient husbandry, animal care, and hospital cleanliness to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for both our patients and our team.
Responsibilities include providing meals and walks for boarding pets, administering medications when needed, and carefully monitoring animals for any medical or behavioral concerns. You will also maintain detailed documentation of your observations and ensure kennels, treatment areas, and common spaces remain clean, sanitized, and well-stocked.
This position is ideal for individuals who are self-motivated, detail-oriented, enjoy organization and cleaning, and thrive in a team-focused environment while working closely with animals.
Schedule: This is a flexible, full-time position with availability needed: Monday Friday with rotating Saturdays
Full-time benefits and compensation**:
- Compensation: $14-17 per hour, for each hour worked*
- Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
Minimum qualifications and skill set:
- 1 year of kennel or animal handling experience preferred
- Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training
- Proficiency in the following skills:
- Boarding feline care, including medication administration and cage maintenance
- Boarding canine care, including medication administration, walking, and kennel maintenance
- Patient restraint and light technician assisting
About Our Hospital
Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is a five-doctor, rapidly growing veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets and the families who love them.
Our team offers a full range of veterinary services including wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.
As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for a Veterinary Kennel Assistant who enjoys working with animals and takes pride in helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our patients.
This role is perfect for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and excited to be part of a team passionate about delivering excellent care to every pet that walks through our doors.
*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicants education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.
**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.
WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
Salary : $14 - $17