Job Application for Kennel Assistant at Newport Veterinary Hospital

Kennel Technician

Location: Newport Veterinary Hospital, Rock Hill SC

Type: Full Time | Rotating Weekends & Holidays Required

$300 SIGN-ON GIFT CARD!

Join our team and get a $300 gift card after your first 30 days!

Salary: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Love Animals? Want to Work With Them Every Day?

We’re looking for someone who’s motivated, reliable, and totally crazy about animals to join our team as a Kennel Technician! This isn’t just a “clean-up-after-pets” job — it’s a chance to make a difference, help us grow our boarding program, and become part of a fun, supportive crew.

Schedule: This is a full time position. Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, including a 1.5-hour lunch break each day. Weekend shifts are REQUIRED on a rotating basis and include: Saturday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM and Sunday: 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM & 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Feeding, walking, and giving love to dogs and cats
Keeping their spaces clean, safe, and comfy
Watching for any signs of illness or stress and alerting the team
Helping with baths, nail trims, and giving medications
Being the friendly face pet parents see at drop-off & pick-up
Potential to grow and develop veterinary assistant skills or a leadership role in the kennel

What We’re Looking For:

You LOVE animals — all kinds, all sizes
You’re self-motivated and can get stuff done without constant supervision
You’re cool with cleaning, moving around a lot, and getting a little dirty
You’re team-oriented but comfortable working independently
You’re interested in animal care and veterinary medicine
You’re available for weekend and holiday shifts when scheduled

Why You'll Love It Here:

$300 sign-on gift card after 30 days!
Real experience in a veterinary hospital setting
Paid Time off for full employees
All the benefits you deserve- medical, dental, vision, retirement for full-time employees
Staff discounts on veterinary care and boarding
Opportunities to grow your role as we grow- potential leadership positions!

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