Kennel Assistant - Chesapeake, VA

Deep Creek Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

• Role: Kennel Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Sunday 8-10 am 5-7pm, Monday 7:45 - 12 1pm - 6:15, Wednesday 7:45 - 12 1pm - 6:15, Friday 7:45 - 12 1pm - 6:15, Saturday 7:45 - 3pm 5-7pm

We are seeking experienced Kennel Assistants to join our practice. If you are a professional individual with great work ethic and love of animals, then come join our team! Our practice has been in business for over 25 years and maintains a great reputation in the community as well as the Veterinary Industry.

A positive attitude & teamwork ability are essential characteristics for applicants!

We want individuals who desire to excel in their knowledge of veterinary medicine, our services & hospital. The position demands timeliness, the ability to multi-task proficiently in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail while providing exceptional, compassionate patient care, and quality customer service.

Full-time positions are 32-40 hours.

Hours of Operation: Monday & Friday 8am-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday 8am-6pm, & Saturday 8am-3pm

Kennel Assistant additional shifts Sat 5-7pm Sunday 8-10am 5-7pm

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you're the kennel assistant we're looking for? Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Deep Creek Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.