Animal Care Assistant

Company: Community Veterinary Partners
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Colony Park Animal Hospital is seeking our newest Animal Care Assistant to assist with our boarding patients. As our Animal Care Assistant, you will be responsible for caring for our dogs and cats to make sure they receive top quality care while they are with us. Colony Park Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary facility, that allows for boarding opportunities for our patients and our community. If you have a passion for working with animals, but are looking to gain experience with the opportunity for advancement, this is the place for you! Responsibilities: Provide care and supervision for dogs and cats of all sizes Assist with intake and discharge for all boarding patients Maintain a clean and safe kennel environment Feeding and walking dogs in our outdoor play area Cleaning kennels and cat condos Assist with daily cleaning and various hospital tasks Qualifications: No experience necessary, but is a bonus! We are willing to train the right person who is excited to care for animals A flexible schedule through the week, with rotating weekend schedules Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and 24/7 mental health support PTO and Paid Holidays Employee pet discount program Access to free training content, on the job training, and opportunities for advancement Scrub allowance 401K with employer match Incentive programs recognizing team contributions and care

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