Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Warrior (AL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Animal Clinic in Warrior, AL is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our full-service practice. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, help maintain cleanliness, and support daily operations with the team.

Ideal candidates love animals, are reliable, and can lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible weekend/holiday availability is required to meet the needs of a busy boarding facility.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animal health and alert medical team to unusual concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and grounds.
• Support operations by managing food and cleaning-supply inventory and coordinating with the team.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable & hardworking

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Welcome to Stewart Animal Clinic in Warrior, AL, where the mission is clear: we treat your pets like our own. Since 1979, we have built a strong legacy of trust and comprehensive care for the Warrior community and beyond. This dedication is consistently reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, showing the genuine appreciation of our clients. If you are seeking an established and supportive environment where you can immediately step in and do your best work alongside an experienced team, this is your opportunity. Joining Stewart Animal Clinic means becoming part of a professional setting committed to helping every teammate succeed. We maintain a culture that supports your long-term career goals, whether you are expanding your medical skills or moving toward new areas of expertise. Our veterinarians work collaboratively alongside a dedicated team, ensuring complex cases receive thorough attention. We recognize that when we invest in your professional development, the entire hospital benefits, creating an environment where everyone can grow. Stewart Animal Clinic offers a diverse and comprehensive caseload that challenges and rewards our medical teammates daily. We are a full-service practice providing essential pet wellness and prevention, advanced care, robust testing and diagnostics, and critical surgical procedures, including urgent care. While we are strongly rooted in canine and feline medicine, you will also have the unique opportunity to provide care for pocket pets, ferrets, other small mammals, horses, and goats. This broad spectrum of services ensures that you can continually expand your clinical expertise. Located just off US Highway 31, Warrior, AL offers a welcoming community setting that provides a balanced lifestyle. As a stable part of the local healthcare infrastructure, Stewart Animal Clinic is ideally positioned to serve the diverse pet owners in this area. You will find that this location offers the accessibility necessary for your daily commute while providing the familiarity and comfort of a close-knit Alabama community.

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.