Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Pace (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Animal Hospital in Pace, Florida, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, exercise, and attentive supervision to keep stays comfortable and safe.

You will monitor the animals, report health concerns promptly to the medical team, and maintain a clean, safe environment across kennels, runs, and outdoor areas, while supporting inventory and team tasks to keep the resort running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare is essential.
• Good stamina to handle a physically active role.
• Attention to detail for cleanliness and safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support the veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, exercise, and attentive supervision.
• Monitor animals and promptly notify medical staff of any health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and outdoor areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with inventory management for food and cleaning supplies and support team tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Stamina

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

When you join Ark Animal Hospital in Pace, Florida, you become part of a respected medical legacy established in 1992, focused on treating every pet like our own. Our dedication to superior medical care is demonstrated by our American Animal Hospital Association, or AAHA, accreditation, a benchmark achieved by only 15 percent of hospitals nationwide. This long-standing commitment to quality care, covering everything from surgical procedures to patient care, is why the local community consistently grants us an excellent 4.9-star Google rating. We actively seek medical professionals who want to grow in a welcoming environment that prioritizes patient comfort and comprehensive wellness. We know that you want to do your best work, and we are committed to providing the resources necessary for your long-term success. As a valued teammate at Ark Animal Hospital, you join a practice that has built its reputation on professional standards and comprehensive support for its team. We believe in providing robust opportunities for professional development, ensuring that whether you are focused on becoming a credentialed technician or pursuing advanced surgical skills, you have access to the programs and mentorship to meet your career goals. We are honored to welcome you to our family and support you in reaching your full potential alongside our dedicated teammates. The quality of medicine you practice here is consistently held to the highest possible standards. Our AAHA accreditation means our protocols for surgical procedures, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology are regularly evaluated and updated to ensure excellence. We provide comprehensive small animal care including advanced diagnostics, complex surgery, modern dentistry, and specialized urgent care. Furthermore, we are equipped to handle emergency needs, allowing you to utilize your skills across a wide range of acute and preventative medicine, all while implementing fear-free practices to create a comfortable experience for every patient and owner. Pace, Florida, is home to a loyal and dedicated pet-owning community that we have proudly served since 1992. Our clinic, located at 3648 Berryhill Rd, serves as the trusted local partner for pet wellness, surgery, and emergency needs. You will find that our established position in Pace means a consistent flow of appreciative clients who value the high-quality, comprehensive veterinary care that only an AAHA-accredited hospital can provide. Join us in this supportive community where professional service is valued and long-term relationships define our practice.

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently!

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-pace 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.