Top 7 Kennel assistant Jobs in Wilmington Nc

Kennel Assistant
Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital —Wilmington, NC
- $11 - $13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Urgent Care
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kennel/Pet Daycare Attendant
The Diggs at Paws and Claws —Wilmington, NC
- $11 - $12 an hour
- Part-time
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Kennel Attendant
BNLBUSA INC —Wilmington, NC
- $9 - $12 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Kennel Shift Lead
BNLBUSA INC —Wilmington, NC
- $13 - $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Veterinary Kennel Technician
Paws and Claws Animal Hospital —Wilmington, NC
- $13.00 - $13.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Kennel Assistant

Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital
Wilmington, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$11 - $13 an hour
7 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Pet care sanitation protocols
Pet health monitoring
Animal behavior
Animal enclosure cleaning
Food service inventory management
Decision making
Safe environment creation
Animal welfare
Pet exercise
Communication skills
Entry level

Full Job Description

At Wilmington Animal Healthcare Veterinary Hospital in Wilmington, NC, we believe in providing the most advanced and compassionate care available to pets, treating them like our own since 2006. When you join us, you are joining an elite group of professionals dedicated to veterinary excellence. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, regularly undergoing evaluations to ensure we meet or exceed the global benchmark for quality care in nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, diagnostics, and anesthesiology. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our community trust, evidenced by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. This is your opportunity to do your best work alongside dedicated teammates who share a common mission. Your professional development is paramount here. While we are a deeply localized practice, we are supported by a network committed to ensuring every teammate has the necessary tools to succeed. We foster a culture of education and growth, offering structured programs designed to help you achieve your long-term career goals, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician or stepping into a leadership role. For our veterinarians, this means access to internal specialty consultations and ongoing resources that allow you to constantly refine your skills and provide the highest level of comprehensive medicine. We ensure you have access to the resources required to practice high-quality, full-service small animal medicine. Our services are extensive, covering everything from routine Wellness and Prevention to complex Advanced Care. You will be utilizing comprehensive Testing and Diagnostics capabilities to support your decision-making, guaranteeing a challenging and rewarding caseload. We also maintain dedicated facilities for critical Surgical Procedures and provide essential Urgent Care services, guaranteeing a focus entirely on patient safety and successful outcomes. Wilmington Animal Healthcare is strategically located at 6801 Gordon Road in Wilmington, NC, serving this established community since 2006. This area is known for being supportive of high-quality veterinary medicine, and you will quickly become an integrated partner in the health of the local pets. You are joining a practice with deep roots in a community where client service and medical quality are not just goals, but a proven reality.

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e-mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [email protected] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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