Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Love working with animals? Join a team that's passionate about providing exceptional care for pets every day.

Cobb Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary hospital, boarding, and pet care services. If you're dependable, compassionate, enjoy staying active, and take pride in maintaining a clean, safe environment for pets, we'd love to meet you. As a Kennel Assistant, you'll play an essential role in ensuring every dog and cat in our care is safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout their stay. This is a hands-on position that combines animal care, facility cleanliness, and outstanding client service.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Shifts between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday availability required

What You'll Do

Provide Outstanding Animal Care

• Safely supervise dogs and cats during boarding and playtime.
• Ensure pets are comfortable, healthy, and receiving individualized care.
• Feed, water, and provide daily care according to veterinary instructions and special dietary needs.
• Monitor pets for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes and promptly communicate concerns to the veterinary team.

Maintain a Clean & Safe Facility

• Clean and sanitize kennels, runs, cages, play yards, and common areas throughout the day.
• Follow hospital cleaning and infection-control protocols.
• Help create a safe, organized, and welcoming environment for pets, clients, and team members.

Support Daily Hospital Operations

• Maintain accurate boarding and care records.
• Assist with pet check-in and check-out.
• Communicate professionally with pet owners regarding their pets' stay and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, dog daycare, boarding facility, or kennel is preferred.
• Experience handling both dogs and cats is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for animal health and welfare.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially regarding cleanliness and sanitation.
• Positive attitude with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and cleaning tasks.
• Safely handle animals of various sizes and temperaments.

Availability Requirements

• Flexible scheduling availability
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Availability to work holidays, including New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Holiday pay for eligible shifts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet care products
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration, learning, and professional growth

Why Cobb Animal Clinic?

At Cobb Animal Clinic, we're committed to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine while creating a welcoming, compassionate experience for every pet and every client. Our team works together to provide outstanding care through veterinary services, boarding, and grooming, and we're looking for someone who shares our dedication to animal health and client service. If you're ready to build a rewarding career caring for pets in a supportive veterinary environment, apply today. We'd love to welcome you to the Cobb Animal Clinic team!

About Cobb Animal Clinic

Cobb Animal Clinic, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, has provided quality veterinary medicine for over 50 years. We have long been recognized as one of the premier veterinary facilities in the state with a reputation for outstanding client service and patient care. We are a team of 6 veterinarians and over 25 support staff, but our experience is not our only asset! We continuously upgrade and enhance our facility and medical equipment so we can offer our patients the latest in technology. Our doctors and staff attend many hours of continuing education every year to add to their medical and product knowledge. Our practice focus is on preventative medical care. We believe our job is to guide and educate our clients about pet care to enable them to maximize their pet's health and lifespan. Cobb Animal Clinic is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Cobb Animal Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.