Kennel Assistant

Baxter Veterinary Clinic, LLC.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Discounted pet care

Teladoc access

Job summary

Baxter Veterinary Clinic, LLC. in Fort Mill, SC seeks a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they have proper nutrition, exercise, and comfort. You will watch for health cues and communicate with the veterinary team.

You will help keep kennels clean and safe, manage supplies, and support a close-knit team of six veterinarians in a family-oriented hospital environment. This role offers weekend/holiday flexibility and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform active duties.
• Weekend/holiday availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and comfort.
• Monitor animal health, report concerns to the medical team promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and surrounding areas.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and support team tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Reliability

Communication

Physical ability

Flexible schedule

Job description

When you join Baxter Veterinary Clinic, you become part of a committed team dedicated to providing progressive medical and surgical care in a warm, family-oriented environment. Since 2011, we have built deep community trust, reflected by our excellent 4.9-star Google rating. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, recognized worldwide as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. You will be practicing high-quality medicine alongside the 15% of animal hospitals in the US and Canada that meet these rigorous standards. If you are looking for a place where you can nurture the bond between pets and their people in the Fort Mill, SC community, this is where you can do your best work.At Baxter Veterinary Clinic, we believe our success relies on strong teammates who feel supported every day. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of six veterinarians, all committed to creating custom health care plans for individual pets. Our hospital environment is deliberately family-oriented, ensuring that you feel like a valued member of the larger group while receiving the encouragement you need to grow your clinical skills. We treat pets as if they were our own, and we consider our clients and our teammates to be members of that family.You will have access to a full suite of services that emphasize comprehensive patient care. Our capabilities include Wellness and Prevention, advanced Testing and Diagnostics, and complex Surgical Procedures. The AAHA accreditation ensures that every aspect of our care, from anesthesiology and diagnostic imaging to surgical standards and emergency services, meets the highest industry benchmarks. We focus on progressive medical and surgical standards, ensuring that when a pet is dealing with an urgent matter, we are equipped to stabilize them and provide necessary Advanced Care.Baxter Veterinary Clinic is centrally located in Fort Mill, SC, serving the broader Tega Cay community. This area offers a blend of suburban convenience and easy access to larger metropolitan amenities just across the North Carolina border. You can find us centrally located on Stonecrest Blvd, where you can serve a community that is deeply invested in their pets' well-being. This setting provides an ideal opportunity for you to build long-term relationships with clients who genuinely value comprehensive veterinary care.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll 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: You'll 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: You'll 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: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 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.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

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.

Competitive Compensation

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.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 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.

About Mission Pet Health

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 missionpethealth.com .

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 America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] 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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