Kennel Assistant

Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted veterinary care for pets

Teladoc access

Job summary

Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort in Leander, TX is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safety.

You will monitor animal health, report concerns to the medical team, keep kennels and grounds clean, manage supplies, and work with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform duties of a physically active role.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible schedule including some weekends/holidays.

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 health, notify medical team of concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies, collaborate with team to complete tasks.

Job description

Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort

Date Published

08-04-2026

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 15

Base Max.

$ 15

Location Address

18109 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Building A & B Leander, Texas 78641

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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