Kennel Assistant

Goodwin Animal Hospital and Pet Resort; Pike Road (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k retirement

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Teladoc access

Pet care discount

Job summary

Goodwin Animal Hospital on Atlanta Highway is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our team. You’ll care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor health and behavior, and help maintain a clean, safe environment across kennels and outdoor areas.

You will support daily operations, manage supplies, and coordinate with teammates to ensure seamless service. A passion for animals, reliability, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays are essential.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare commitment.
• Reliable and hardworking nature.
• Strong communication and good judgment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs in a physically active role.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible scheduling including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets with proper feeding, 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; coordinate with team to complete tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Reliability

Communication

Physical fitness

Experience preferred

Flexible schedule

Job description

If you are looking for a hospital where delivering benchmark quality care is the standard, Goodwin Animal Hospital at Atlanta Highway offers an outstanding opportunity for you to do your best work. Since 1978, we have served the Montgomery community and built deep client trust, reflected in our 4.7-star Google rating. We are proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, adhering to rigorous standards covering surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency services. This unwavering commitment to excellence has also earned us prominent recognition as one of the "Best Veterinary Clinics in Montgomery" in the Montgomery Advertiser's Readers Choice Awards and "Best Animal Hospital in Montgomery" by LocalBest.com.Joining our hospital means becoming part of a highly respected practice environment where your fellow teammates are committed to professional growth. Our culture is built on continuity and stability, having served this community for decades, and fostering strong internal relationships among our current DVMs and dedicated Hospital Manager. We actively support you in a dynamic and fulfilling practice setting that includes welcoming walk-ins and urgent care alongside routine appointments, ensuring every day presents valuable opportunities for you to utilize your full skill set and succeed.The core focus of Goodwin Animal Hospital is comprehensive small animal veterinary medicine across all life stages. We provide a full spectrum of services including specialized wellness and prevention strategies, robust testing and diagnostics, advanced surgical procedures, and essential urgent and emergency care. Since our AAHA accreditation requires us to regularly meet or exceed standards in critical areas like anesthesia, patient monitoring, exam facilities, and diagnostic imaging, you can be assured you are delivering care using modern, high-quality medical protocols every day.While our physical location is in Pike Road, Alabama, we operate as a long-time trusted resource for the entire surrounding Montgomery community. This established regional presence means you will quickly become integrated into a strong client base that values high-quality, comprehensive veterinary services. The Montgomery area offers you a comfortable blend of Southern charm and a friendly, accessible environment where you can easily build your career and succeed both professionally and personally.

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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