Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!

You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.

Department Boarding Employment Type Full Time Location Wilkesboro, North Carolina Workplace type Onsite Compensation $12.00 / hour

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role :

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing
• Laundry, maintaining cleanliness
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets
• Assisting medical staff

What You'll Bring :

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and / or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits :

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development

About Animal Hospital of Wilkes

We are a 5-doctor practice that is well-equipped with a large and newly refreshed free-standing space in a great location.

We provide complete care including soft-tissue surgery, advanced orthopedics, dental care, preventative medicine, treatment for sick and injured pets, daytime emergency care, and support and boarding.

We have been voted Best Veterinary Clinic by Wilkes Journal-Patriot readers.

Animal Hospital of Wilkes is a proud partner of . Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate.

Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Hospital of Wilkes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor.

All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Last updated : 2024-05-30