Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL, invites you to join a long-standing practice built on decades of community trust, providing comprehensive care since 1974.

As a Kennel Assistant, you’ll care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor health, maintain cleanliness, and support the team in daily operations. A love for animals, reliability, good communication, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and weekend availability are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and ability to stay composed under pressure.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform duties of an active role.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and comfort.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health, monitoring behavior and promptly notifying the medical team of concerns.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment across kennels, runs, and outdoor areas.
• Support operational excellence by inventory management and coordinating with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable and hardworking

Strong communication

Lift 50+ lbs

Kennel experience preferred

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Job description

Suburban Animal Hospital in Gainesville, FL, invites you to join a long-standing practice built on decades of community trust, providing comprehensive care since 1974. We are dedicated to ensuring every teammate has the resources needed to deliver exceptional medicine and build meaningful connections with our clients. This commitment to quality is why we are an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, meeting the highest standards in surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. The Gainesville community recognizes our high level of care, reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking a supportive environment where quality medicine is the benchmark, this is where you can do your best work. Joining our practice means becoming part of a well-trained, highly qualified team focused on personalized pet care. We operate as a full-service veterinary clinic, handling everything from general wellness to urgent care. Our focus is on supporting our teammates in delivering the finest care in northern Florida. We believe in providing workflow support that allows you to concentrate fully on patient needs, utilizing convenient services like pet drop-offs to manage busy schedules efficiently. Our goal is to see you succeed by providing a collaborative atmosphere where every teammate is honored to partner in pet healthcare. The standard of medicine practiced at Suburban Animal Hospital is comprehensive and demanding. As an AAHA accredited facility, you will be working within established, high-level protocols that cover essential areas like surgical procedures, advanced care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. We offer a robust service list including Wellness and Prevention, Advanced Care, Testing and Diagnostics, and Urgent Care. You will have the opportunity to expand your skills working with complex medical cases and utilizing advanced care procedures, knowing that our facility meets or exceeds the industry's highest benchmarks for quality care. Gainesville, FL, is a dynamic and welcoming North Florida community where you can build a fulfilling life outside the clinic. Suburban Animal Hospital is deeply integrated into the local culture, having served the area for nearly five decades. You will be practicing in a supportive location that appreciates high-quality veterinary care, providing a comfortable environment for professionals and families alike. We look forward to welcoming you to the team in a city that makes a wonderful place to live and grow your career.

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.