Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

We are seeking a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back of hospital duties. These tasks include: caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules/providing prescribed medication to pets, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment.

Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills.

Be compassionate/caring.

Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Can work individually, as well as on a team.

Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction.

This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Prior customer service experience.

Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.

Ability to work in a wet environment.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

One (1) Work/Life Balance day off

Short-term and long-term disability options

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands-on and E-training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

About Dogwood Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort has been serving the Chapel Hill community since 2007. We are a multi-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice and we pride ourselves on our top notch customer service and community presence. Our practice is equipped with advanced equipment, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, therapy laser, and digital dental x-ray. We are a full service hospital that offers our clients resort boarding, daycare and professional grooming.