Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Teladoc access

Discounted pet care

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper care, nutrition, exercise, and safe environments. You will monitor pet well-being and assist the team in maintaining a clean, organized space across facilities in Meridian, ID.

The role offers exposure to diverse cases, a supportive network, and opportunities for professional development within a nationwide veterinary family.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking, able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically active duties.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets with proper feeding, exercise, and attention.
• Be Eyes and Ears: monitor animal health cues and alert medical team as needed.
• Create Safe Environment: maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: manage inventory and collaborate with team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Communication skills

Lift 50+ lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

If you are looking to join a practice that prioritizes gold-standard medicine and deep community trust, Intermountain Pet Hospitals in Meridian, ID, is your next career home. Located on West Overland Road, we are proud to be an AAHA Certified practice, demonstrating our commitment to excellence across all aspects of patient care. Furthermore, our veterinarians hold Fear Free certification, ensuring every interaction minimizes stress for our patients. This dedication to quality is why the community has rewarded us with an exceptional 4.7-star Google rating. We invite you to bring your expertise to a supportive environment where you can do your best work every day.As part of a larger network, you benefit from systems designed to help every teammate succeed and grow their skills. We support a culture focused on continuing education and mentorship, ensuring you always have access to the resources needed to achieve your specific career goals, whether that involves pursuing leadership opportunities or advancing your technical credentials. Our structure is built around providing consistent support, allowing you, as a valued teammate, to focus fully on providing exceptional medical care without unnecessary operational burden.The scope of medicine you will practice here is broad and stimulating, covering small animal primary care alongside advanced capabilities. We offer comprehensive services ranging from Wellness and Prevention and extensive Testing and Diagnostics to complex Surgical Procedures and Advanced Care. With dedicated Urgent Care Services available, you will have regular exposure to challenging and diverse cases, including Exotic Pet Care. Our extensive operating hours—open until 9:00 PM Monday through Friday and 6:00 PM on Saturdays—reflect our commitment to the community, offering a professional setting where you can utilize state-of-the-art equipment to deliver crucial medical outcomes.Intermountain Pet Hospitals is ideally situated in Meridian, ID, a highly desirable and rapidly growing community in the Boise metropolitan area. This location offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and access to all the opportunities the region provides. Joining our Meridian team means integrating into a vibrant local community while also being part of a trusted and respected medical provider for the entire area, available to our clients six days a week with dedicated extended hours.

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.

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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