Compassionate Kennel Assistant — Growth & Cross-Training

Mission Pet Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal clinic in the New Orleans area, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join a seven-DVM team. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor health, maintain a clean facility, and support daily operations with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, strong teamwork, and willingness to cross-train in other hospital areas including lab and patient care assistance. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and dedication to their welfare.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Reliability, hardworking nature, and ability to manage tasks in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring correct food, exercise, and attention.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: monitor behavior and habits, promptly notify medical team of concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs, and exterior grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborate with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Willingness to cross-train

Job description

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, a full-service small animal clinic in the New Orleans area, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join a seven-DVM team. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor health, maintain a clean facility, and support daily operations with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes compassionate animal care, strong teamwork, and willingness to cross-train in other hospital areas including lab and patient care assistance. Competitive benefits are offered.