Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Educational assistance for AVMA‑acced.

Discounted veterinary care for pets

Teladoc 24/7 access

Job summary

Village Veterinary Hospital in Mount Juliet, TN, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets. You will monitor animal health, maintain kennel cleanliness, and support the veterinary team to ensure a safe, comfortable stay.

The role offers a fast-paced environment with a focus on compassionate care, reliable scheduling (including some weekends/holidays), and opportunities for growth within a large network.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and welfare commitment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and clients.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced boarding/daycare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animals and promptly report health concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels and surrounding areas.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Compassionate animal care

Strong communication

Lift 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Village Veterinary Hospital, established in 2006, is ready to welcome you to our experienced and caring team in Mount Juliet, TN. Our foundational mission is to provide the highest level of comprehensive veterinary medicine in a comfortable atmosphere while honoring the human-animal bond. This dedication to quality is reflected in our exceptional community reputation; pet owners have awarded us an outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. When you join our practice, you join a supportive group dedicated to making sure you have the tools and environment needed to do your best work every day. We understand that your career growth is paramount. Our practice is built on a foundation established over many years, giving you a stable and experienced environment where you can truly grow professionally. As a member of our network, you will have access to educational resources, internal specialty consultations, and mentorship programs designed to help all our teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or stepping into a leadership role within the hospital. We prioritize creating a culture where compassionate and knowledgeable teammates feel supported to succeed. As a full-service small animal clinic, we ensure you have access to the diagnostic and therapeutic tools necessary to practice gold-standard medicine. Our service offerings span the full spectrum of care, including proactive wellness and prevention, advanced testing and diagnostics, and complex surgical procedures. We also maintain a commitment to the local community by providing crucial urgent and emergency care services, allowing you to manage diverse and challenging medical cases that will help expand your professional skills. Mount Juliet, TN, provides a welcoming and rapidly growing community environment where you can establish deep professional roots. The hospital serves as a trusted veterinary clinic for pet owners in this region, partnering with them through all stages of their pet's healthcare journey. This is a place where professional reputation matters, and our long history ensures that you will be immediately welcomed as a valued provider who is dedicated to both clinical excellence and the compassionate treatment of the pets and people we serve.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• 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.

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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.