Kennel Assistant; PT

College Park Road Veterinary Clinic & Boarding Kennel

Date Published

01-14-2026

Pay Class

Part-Time

Base Min.

$ 15

Base Max.

$ 17

Company Overview

At College Park Road Veterinary Clinic, you join a practice deeply committed to the highest quality medicine and personalized patient care. For over 30 years, we have been a foundational part of the greater Charleston community, building dependability and trust. Our dedication to our patients is reflected in our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, demonstrating strong client confidence in our services. Here, you will find a truly welcoming environment where every teammate is dedicated to continuous improvement and compassionate service.

If you are looking for a hospital where you can fully commit your mind and heart to veterinary excellence, this is your opportunity. Our commitment to each other is as strong as our commitment to our patients. As a new teammate, you benefit from joining a cohesive unit built on core values of dedication and dependability. We believe that to provide optimum care, we must support each other’s growth.

Every teammate is constantly reading, training, and improving skills, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed in modern veterinary medicine. We are flexible and focused on truly listening to our teammates  concerns, ensuring you have a convenient and supportive schedule that helps you do your best work every day. College Park Road Veterinary Clinic provides a robust set of services, designed to treat each patient as a unique individual.

We offer comprehensive Small Animal care, ranging from essential Wellness and Prevention to Advanced Care, Urgent Care, and complex Surgical Procedures. This includes specific capabilities in Orthopedics, supported by our robust Testing and Diagnostics capabilities. We prioritize seeking knowledge and experience in the most recent advancements in veterinary medicine, assuring that your patients receive personalized, high-quality, considerate care throughout their lives.

Located in Ladson, SC, the clinic offers you a chance to work in a well-established community setting while still being easily accessible to the dynamic culture of greater Charleston. We have served multiple generations of pet owners in this area for decades, demonstrating the community’s loyalty and our deep roots here. This region provides an appealing blend of Southern charm, coastal access, and historic significance, offering a high quality of life when you are away from the hospital.

Join us in Ladson and become an integral part of a community that truly depends on us.

Job Description

• 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 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.