Kennel Assistant

Sacramento Animal Hospital; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Discounted Veterinary Care

Teladoc 24/7 Access

AVMA-Accredited Education Support

Job summary

Sacramento Animal Hospital is hiring a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor animal health, and maintain a safe, clean kenneling environment in Sacramento, CA. The role supports a fast-paced team with opportunities for growth and professional development.

You will lift up to 50+ lbs, work a flexible schedule including some weekends/holidays, and contribute to a network that emphasizes education, mentorship, and comprehensive team support.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking in fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible weekends/holidays required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs, and grounds.
• Manage inventory and collaborate to keep tasks running smoothly.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliability

Hardworking

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Sacramento Animal Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate small animal care in the heart of Sacramento, California. Our mission is centered on community trust, a fact reflected in our outstanding Google rating of 4.8 stars. We believe that exceptional medicine begins with a supportive culture that values every individual's contribution, ensuring we remain a beacon of veterinary excellence in the capital region. If you are seeking a place where you can immediately contribute your skills and truly make a difference, this is your opportunity.Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network committed to your professional development. We ensure our veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations, guaranteeing comprehensive support for complex cases. For all our teammates, we maintain programs designed to help you succeed, whether that means achieving your goal of becoming a credentialed technician, advancing into leadership roles, or simply having the resources to do your best work every day. We prioritize continuous education and stability so you can focus entirely on patient care.At Sacramento Animal Hospital, we treat a diverse caseload focused solely on small animal medicine. We offer the technology and tools necessary to practice advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, ensuring you have the resources to meet varied patient needs. You will be supported by a deep culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring you always have a second opinion or guidance when needed. Our commitment is to practicing progressive, evidence-based medicine, allowing you to continually sharpen your clinical skills and deliver the highest standard of care to our valued patients.Sacramento, the City of Trees, offers a phenomenal lifestyle for veterinary professionals looking for a blend of urban opportunity and natural beauty. As the capital of California, the city boasts a vibrant culinary scene, access to the stunning American River Parkway for outdoor activities, and proximity to Napa Valley, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Bay Area. Here, you can enjoy a relatively lower cost of living compared to coastal California while still benefiting from a dynamic, growing, and diverse community, making it an excellent place to build a long-term career.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caretaker 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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