Compassionate Kennel Assistant: Boarding & Care Pro

Grayling Hospital For Animals; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Teladoc access

Employee discounts

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Mission Pet Health seeks a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and enrichment. You will monitor behavior, report health concerns to the medical team, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

A flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays is required. You’ll join a network that supports growth, with benefits like medical/dental/vision, 401k, life and disability coverage, and Teladoc access.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Willingness to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform physically active duties.
• Previous kennel assistant experience is preferred; flexibility for weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care as the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animal health and communicate concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and outdoor areas.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and support team tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Strong communication

Work in fast-paced environment

Physical stamina up to 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Mission Pet Health seeks a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and enrichment. You will monitor behavior, report health concerns to the medical team, and help maintain a clean, safe environment.

A flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays is required. You’ll join a network that supports growth, with benefits like medical/dental/vision, 401k, life and disability coverage, and Teladoc access.