Kennel Attendant Jobs in North Carolina

A Kennel Attendant primarily provides care for animals in a boarding or veterinary facility. Their duties may involve feeding, grooming, and exercising animals, cleaning cages and kennels, monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress, and providing comfort to anxious or distressed animals. They also maintain records of the animals' care, behavior, and any significant changes. They may also be tasked with administrative duties such as taking bookings, managing the kennel's schedule, and handling customer inquiries and complaints. In a veterinary facility, they may assist veterinarians or vet technicians in providing medical care.

Important skills for a Kennel Attendant include physical fitness, patience, good communication skills, and a genuine love for animals. They should be comfortable handling animals of all sizes and temperaments, and should have a basic understanding of animal behavior and care. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some facilities may require certification in pet CPR and First Aid. Previous experience with animal care, such as volunteering at an animal shelter, working as a pet sitter or dog walker, or even pet ownership, can be beneficial. Previous roles may also include customer service or administrative roles, as these can provide valuable skills for managing the administrative side of the job.

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Kennel Assistant

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 1 day ago

Riverbark Veterinary Hospital, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, has been serving the community for over 45 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs...

Seasonal Animal Care Attendant

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred. Displays a professional manner at all times. Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply....

Kennel Assistant

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

VCA Stoney Creek Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team! VCA Stoney Creek is an AAHA-accredited veterinary practice that has been part of the North Charlotte/University...

Boarding Kennel Assistant

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

A full-service North Raleigh Veterinary Hospital, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, is looking for individuals who aspire to work with animals. The job involves bathing,...

Boarding Kennel Manager

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Full time manager needed to help run the day to day responsibilities of a busy boarding kennel. Ideal candidate must have good leadership skills to train new employees and help manage existing...

Kennel Technician

  • New Bern, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • New Bern, NC
  • 6 days ago

All American Pet Resorts New Bern in New Bern, NC is looking for one kennel technician to join our 15 person strong team. We are located on 4146 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd. Our ideal candidate is...

Kennel Assistant

  • Smithfield, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Smithfield, NC
  • 6 days ago

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!...

Kennel Assistant

  • Mooresville, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians...

Lead Animal Care Attendant (Urgently Hiring)

  • Cary, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 7 days ago

Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred. Displays a professional manner at all times....

Animal Care Attendant

  • Cornelius, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Cornelius, NC
  • 9 days ago

Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred. Displays a professional manner at all times. Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply....

Kennel Assistant (PT)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 12 days ago

Piper Glen Animal Hospital is located in Charlotte, NC, and serves the Southeast Charlotte community. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer...

Lead Animal Care Attendant

  • Cary, NC
  • 13 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 13 days ago

Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain...

Animal Care Associate

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 15 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 15 days ago

JOB SUMMARY As an Animal Care Associate for our production site in Raleigh, NC, you will be responsible for the well-being of our research animals....

Veterinary Kennel Technician

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 19 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 19 days ago

Company Description Paws & Claws Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic located in Wilmington, NC that cares for cats and dogs, as well as all kinds of exotic animals and local...

Kennel Attendant

  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 22 days ago
  • Holly Springs, NC
  • 22 days ago

Pet Hotel Attendant Holly Springs, NC Trinity Animal Hospital More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Trinity Animal Hospital, Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to...

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Salary for Kennel Attendant Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Kennel Attendant positions.



Highest Education Level

Kennel Attendants in North Carolina offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%
Associate's Degree
16.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.6%
Some College
3.5%
Some High School
3.3%
Master's Degree
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Kennel Attendants in North Carolina
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
18.5%
1-2 years
17.5%
2-4 years
14.3%
4-6 years
1.7%
6-8 years
0.8%


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