Dog & Cat Care Technician - Kennel & Boarding

Mission Pet Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for your 2+

Teladoc access

401k retirement options

Educational assistance for AVMA-acced.

Job summary

Prescott Animal Hospital, part of the Mission Pet Health network, is seeking a kennel assistant to provide attentive care for boarding and daycare pets in a small-animal setting. You will monitor pet welfare, support the medical team, and help maintain clean, safe kennel areas in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassion for animals, reliability, and teamwork, with a schedule that may include weekends.

Qualifications

• Passion for animal welfare.
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and composure under stress.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health, notify medical team of concerns.
• Create a safe and healthy environment by maintaining cleanliness and sanitization.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing inventory and coordinating with team.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable and hardworking

Communication skills

Stress management

Physical strength (lift 50+ lbs)

Flexible schedule

Education

Kennel assistant experience preferred

Job description

Prescott Animal Hospital, part of the Mission Pet Health network, is seeking a kennel assistant to provide attentive care for boarding and daycare pets in a small-animal setting. You will monitor pet welfare, support the medical team, and help maintain clean, safe kennel areas in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes compassion for animals, reliability, and teamwork, with a schedule that may include weekends.