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American Veterinary Group

Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group, Lincolnton, North Carolina, us, 28093

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Part-Time Kennel Assistant Department:

General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type:

Part Time

Location:

Lincolnton Animal Hospital

Reporting To:

Practice Manager

Description We are seeking a

Part-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

401k Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and E‑training

Professional growth opportunities

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