Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Spring, TX is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring safe handling, proper feeding, exercise, and attentive supervision.

You will monitor pet behavior, maintain clean kennels, manage supplies, and work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care for pets in a fast-paced resort environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required; physical ability to lift 50+ lbs is essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and welfare commitment.
• Reliable, hardworking, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and good judgment under pressure.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs to perform tasks.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets with proper feeding, exercise, and supervision.
• Monitor animals' health and behavior, reporting concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kennels and resort facilities.
• Assist with inventory and collaborate to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Communication

Physical strength

Flexible schedule

Job description

When you join Cole Veterinary Hospital at Legends Ranch, you are joining a celebrated practice dedicated to comprehensive small animal medicine. We treat every patient like our own, adhering to worldwide benchmarks for quality care. This commitment is reflected in our status as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited facility, a distinction held by only about 15% of hospitals. Our excellence extends beyond medicine; we were also named the 2022 Hospital of the Year. The trust the Spring community places in us is clear, as evidenced by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. This is your opportunity to do your best work alongside some of the best in the field. Our culture is centered on empowering teammates to offer optimal courses of diagnostic and treatment procedures. We understand that excellent medicine involves customized care, and you will be supported in individualizing treatment plans based on patient needs and client wishes and financial means. Since 2008, this practice has served the Spring community, building a strong foundation of quality patient care and client relationships. As a valued member of our team, we are committed to fostering an environment where you can succeed and grow professionally. Cole Veterinary Hospital provides a full spectrum of small animal medicine focused on wellness and advanced care. Our AAHA accreditation ensures consistent adherence to stringent standards in surgery, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and emergency services. Teammates rely on robust Testing & Diagnostics capabilities and are equipped to manage urgent care cases. As a 2022 VIN Member, we maintain connections to educational resources that support high-quality, up-to-date medical practices while prioritizing partnerships with industry leaders like Royal Canin and Boehringer Ingelheim. The hospital is situated in Spring, Texas, a highly desirable and rapidly growing community just north of Houston. Joining the Legends Ranch office means serving a population that deeply values the well-being of its pets and consistently seeks comprehensive, trusted veterinary care. Since 2008, we have been proud partners in the healthcare team for pets in Spring and the surrounding region, giving you a chance to make a lasting impact in a loyal and established service area.

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.

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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.