Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health & Wellbeing

401k retirement options

Educational assistance (AVMA programs)

Job summary

Jersey Village Animal Hospital in Houston, TX, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and safety.

You will monitor animal behavior, notify the medical team of health concerns, and maintain a clean, safe environment across kennels and surrounding areas. The role requires physical fitness and weekend/holiday flexibility.

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 skills and good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform physically active duties.
• Experience as kennel assistant is preferred; flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health by monitoring behavior and notifying the medical team of concerns.
• Create a safe, clean environment by maintaining kennels, runs, and surrounding areas.
• Support operations by managing inventory and collaborating with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Reliability

Communication

Physical stamina

Kennel experience

Job description

Welcome to Jersey Village Animal Hospital, a highly trusted, AAHA Accredited practice dedicated to comprehensive small animal and urgent care medicine. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our robust 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating the deep trust we have earned within the Houston community. We are looking for ambitious professionals ready to contribute their expertise to a practice where quality of medicine comes first. This is your opportunity to do your best work alongside dedicated teammates who value collaboration and compassionate patient care. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive professional network committed to your long-term success. We believe strongly in continuous education and structured mentorship, providing the resources necessary for every teammate to achieve their career aspirations, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. Veterinarians benefit from easy access to internal specialty consultations and ongoing educational programs designed to expand clinical capabilities. We focus on cultivating a culture of growth where every teammate is empowered to succeed. As an AAHA Accredited facility focused on small animal medicine and critical urgent care cases, we maintain the highest standards of patient care. Our commitment to high-quality medicine is supported by robust practice management and structured protocols, ensuring that your focus remains squarely on patient outcomes. You will have the necessary medical autonomy, coupled with the security of a large network that provides resources and support systems to manage complex, demanding cases. Our practice is built on the belief that superior medicine is achieved through continuous support for those delivering the care. Jersey Village Animal Hospital is located in Houston, Texas, a vibrant city known globally for its diverse culinary scene, world-class medical center, and robust job market. Houston offers an excellent quality of life with affordable housing relative to other major metropolitan areas and easy access to cultural institutions, professional sports, and the unique environment of the Gulf Coast. Whether you are looking for city energy or family-friendly suburbs, Houston provides the perfect setting for you to build your professional life and grow your roots.

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e-mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

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.

How You're Supported

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 CompensationA competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
• Health & WellbeingWe offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
• Financial SecurityPlan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Commitment to GrowthWe 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 NetworkJoin a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.
• Valuable PerksEnjoy 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.

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EEO Statement:

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.