Kennel Assistant

Atlantic Animal Hospital & Pet Care Resort

Date Published

10-02-2026

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 15

Base Max.

$ 17

Company Overview

At Atlantic Animal Hospital & Pet Care Resort in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina, you join a practice committed to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. Since 2010, we have been dedicated partners in pet healthcare, treating every animal as if it were one of our own. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality care.

This means you will be performing your best work alongside teammates who regularly meet or exceed AAHA standards across surgery, emergency services, diagnostics, and patient care.

You will be joining an established team that includes five dedicated DVMs and a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager. Our operational structure provides stability, with consistent hours ensuring a steady and structured workflow for all our teammates. We value mutual support and professional understanding, knowing that achieving AAHA status requires every member of the team to be engaged and committed to excellence.

Our collaborative environment is designed to help you grow your skills and succeed in your long-term career goals.

Job Description

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e-mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience.

Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

We are a full-service veterinary hospital and pet resort. We offer 4-day work weeks, plenty of weekends off and rotate holidays.

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including…