Kennel Assistant
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Job Summary
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.
- Provide Personalized Care: Youll 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: Youll 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: Youll 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: Youll 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.
Join a nationwide community of over 20000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration career growth and sharing best practices.
Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets access to an online discount platform and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy collaboration and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine their patients and their team culture. Learn more at .
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values Work Together Amaze and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led people-focused and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 Most Loved Workplace ranked #2 in Americas Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.
Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact with your request and contact information.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Junior IC
