Kennel Assistant
- Pay
- $14 – $15 per hour
- Location
- Smithfield, NC
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is hiring a part-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:s.
- Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
- 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
Salary
$14.00 - $15.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.
Schedule: Full-time and part-time hours available. Full-time averages 4 days per week with every other weekend required. Weekends and holidays are required.
Hours
- Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturdays: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Sundays: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
- Document treatments, activities, and observations.
- Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
- Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
- Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
- Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
- Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
- Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
- Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
- Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.
Qualifications
- Passion for animals and their well-being
- Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
About Willowrun Veterinary Hospital
Named the "Best Veterinary Hospital" in the 2023 Best of Johnston County awards, Willowrun Veterinary Hospital is a place where compassion, love of animals, and community meet. We are located in the town of Smithfield, North Carolina, and stand as Johnston County's oldest veterinary hospital. We are also one of the longest-accredited American Animal Hospital Association facilities in the country, a badge we proudly wear.
From Veterinary Practice Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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