Kennel Assistant

All Animal Hospital; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Training and career development

Job summary

A veterinary care facility in Tupelo is looking for a Kennel Assistant to join their team. The role involves daily care for pets, including feeding, monitoring, and providing compassionate assistance to medical staff. Candidates should have animal care experience and the ability to lift heavy pets. The position offers a range of benefits including health and dental insurance, paid time off, and flexible scheduling. A willingness to learn and a sense of teamwork is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous animal experience required.
• Must be able to lift heavy pets.
• Strong sense of teamwork and fun.
• Dependable and able to work independently.
• Ability to monitor pets for distress.
• Willingness to learn and provide compassionate care.
• Background checks and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for patients and boarders.
• Safely handle and restrain pets.
• Feed and water pets as needed.
• Walk and bathe pets.
• Monitor pet behaviors for health.
• Assist medical staff as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Physical strength

Teamwork

Independence

Compassionate care

Job description

Overview

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant!

Department

Boarding

Location

Tupelo, Mississippi

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets
• Assisting medical staff

Qualifications

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development