Kennel Assistant

Kennel Technician

Location: Newport Veterinary Hospital, Rock Hill SC

Salary: $12.50 - $14.50 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 part time position. Schedule is 7:30-6pm with lunch from 1:30-3pm. Rotating weekends- weekend shift is shorter
Sat 7:30-12 then 4-6
Sunday 7:30-9:30 then 4-6

 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:

• 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!