Kennel Assistant

Total Care Animal Hospital, LLC; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Care Animal Hospital in Prosper, TX is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join a caring, professional team. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the right food, exercise, and attention to keep them safe and comfortable.

You will monitor animal behavior, promptly informing the medical team of any health concerns. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized facility and support inventory management and daily operations.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and good judgment, able to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and comfort.
• Monitor behavior and health, notify medical team of concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas and grounds.
• Manage inventory and support team to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Total Care Animal Hospital in Prosper, TX, is founded on the promise that exceptional veterinary medicine should always feel deeply personal. Since 2013, this belief has driven us to be a trusted partner in pet healthcare, a commitment the community validates with our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. You are joining a cohesive unit of six dedicated veterinarians and supporting teammates who believe that comprehensive, compassionate care is the only care worth giving. If you are seeking a role where you can truly do your best work alongside like-minded professionals, this opportunity is waiting for you.When you join Total Care Animal Hospital, you are welcomed into a highly supportive and professional environment. We know that professional satisfaction requires continuous learning, and we are committed to helping every teammate succeed in their career goals, whether that means pursuing advanced certifications or moving into a leadership role. Our focus is on providing the necessary support and resources so that you can concentrate entirely on patient care. You will work alongside highly skilled doctors and technicians, fostering a collaborative culture where mentorship and mutual respect are foundational.The quality of medicine offered at our facility is extensive and modern. We provide a full scope of small animal services, making us a true one-stop location for our clients. Your daily work will encompass everything from robust pet wellness and prevention protocols to complex surgical procedures and advanced diagnostic testing. We also handle critical emergency care cases, ensuring you have ample opportunity to apply a wide range of medical and technical skills. Our commitment is to give you access to the tools and procedural diversity needed to maintain a high level of clinical expertise.Located in the rapidly growing and family-friendly community of Prosper, TX, you will enjoy the best of North Texas living. Prosper provides a high quality of life with excellent schools and abundant green spaces, while still offering convenient access to the metropolitan amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This location is ideal for professionals seeking a vibrant, expanding community to call home. When your shift ends, you can easily connect with the diverse cultural, dining, and recreational opportunities the region provides.

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.

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