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Kennel Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
$12-$14 an hour
Full-time

Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in stunning Wilmington, North Carolina.

Just steps from unforgettable ocean views, beaches, and UNC Wilmington, our 6-doctor, AAHA accredited, progressive, small animal practice is world-class.

Our professional, compassionate, collaborative, and courteous team is a ton of fun, loves to mentor new graduates, and has been committed to providing comprehensive veterinary care to our highly-valued community since 2006.

If you are a passionate and caring team player, please feel free to send us a resume or apply today!

To find out more about Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital, please visit .

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital.

A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant :

  • Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
  • Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
  • Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
  • Walk animals three times a day.
  • Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician / Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
  • Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
  • Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
  • Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
  • Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians / Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Flexible schedule including some weekend / holiday shifts.
  • Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
  • Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
  • Previous experience as a kennel assistant
  • Pay range of $12-$14 / hour based on experience
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
  • SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
  • Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24 / 7
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide.

The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list in 2022.

Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

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