Job description:
VCA Wingate Animal Hospital is seeking two Full Time Kennel Assistants. You would be joining a team that makes their pet owners and their pets the number one priority. A team that goes above and beyond to provide excellent care for the animals as well as their team.
Responsibilities:
- Provide daily care and attention to animals in the kennel facility
- Clean and maintain kennel areas, including feeding, watering, and exercising animals
- Monitor the health and well-being of animals and report any concerns to the supervisor
- Assist with bathing, grooming, and administering medications to animals as directed
- Work with the medical team as needed when medical concerns arise
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior
Experience:
- Previous experience working with animals is required
- Ability to handle and restrain animals safely and effectively
- Strong customer service skills to interact with pet owners and answer questions about animal care
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Physical stamina to perform heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
-This position requires availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.
Note: This job description may not be inclusive of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for this position.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- Previous experience working with animals
- Ability to safely and effectively handle and restrain animals
- Strong customer service and communication skills for interacting with pet owners
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
- Physical stamina for heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Do
VCA Animal Hospitals is a national family of hometown animal hospitals providing primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency veterinary care. Serving more than four million pets each year, VCA invests in training, technology, and world-class medicine while supporting continuing education for its teams. With tens of thousands of associates—including thousands of veterinarians and credentialed technicians—the company focuses on improving pet health and strengthening local communities.
