Kennel Assistant

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

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the right food, exercise, and attention to keep their stay comfortable and safe.

You will monitor animal health and behavior, promptly inform the medical team of concerns, maintain a clean and healthy environment, and help manage inventory to support smooth resort operations.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to juggle tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform active duties.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: monitor behavior and inform medical team.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: assist with inventory and team coordination.

Job description

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.