Veterinary Kennel Technician

Job overview

The Veterinary Kennel Technician role is onsite in Wilmington, NC, and pays $13–$13.50 per hour. Compensation is specified as an hourly range. Paws & Claws Animal Hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care for cats, dogs, exotic animals, and injured local wildlife, as well as pet boarding. The technician helps maintain safe, attentive care for hospitalized and boarding animals. The work supports the clinic’s veterinary team through daily animal care, assistance with procedures, accurate records, and clean, prepared facilities.

What you'll do

• Care for, feed, medicate, clean, bathe, and walk animals in the hospital and boarding facility
• handle laundry and restock hospital supplies
• help with post-operative patients
• assist doctors and assistants with restraint and exams
• record medications, special foods, appetite, behavior, and issues
• learn to clean and sterilize surgical instruments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary kennel technician

wilmington nc

paws and claws animal hospital

part-time

onsite

$13–$13.50/hour

animal care

kennel care

medication records

animal restraint

weekends and holidays required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, vision, liability insurance, 401(k) with matching, life and supplemental insurance, HSA and FSA, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and sick time, bereavement and parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities
• some benefits may vary for part-time employees.

Why this role

Weekends and holidays are required. The posting lists health, dental, vision, liability, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits, with some benefits varying by part-time status.

About the employer

Paws and Claws Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.