Kennel Assistant

Orchid Springs Animal Hospital; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Discounted veterinary care for your &/

Teladoc 24/7 access

Job summary

Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in Winter Haven, Florida is dedicated to excellent small animal care and AAHA accreditation. We offer a supportive environment with mentorship and continuing education to grow your veterinary career.

As a Kennel Assistant, you will care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor health and behavior, maintain cleanliness, and help keep the resort running smoothly through inventory management and teamwork.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll monitor behavior and health concerns and notify the medical team as needed.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kennels and surrounding areas.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborate with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Flexible schedule (weekends/holidays)

Previous kennel assistant experience

Job description

Join Orchid Springs Animal Hospital in sunny Winter Haven, Florida, where providing excellent small animal care is our shared passion. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This commitment resonates deeply with our community, resulting in a strong 4.7-star Google rating that reflects the trust our clients place in our care. If you are seeking an environment where your medical skills are valued and your passion for patient health is the priority, this is your opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a tangible difference.We believe the foundation of exceptional patient care is supporting our teammates. When you join Orchid Springs Animal Hospital, you become part of a network that deeply invests in helping you succeed and grow your career. We provide resources that assist all of our teammates in achieving their professional goals, whether that means pursuing specialization, becoming a credentialed technician, or moving into a leadership role. We prioritize mentorship and continuing education, ensuring you have the support and tools necessary to do your best work every single day.Quality medicine defines us. As a small animal practice, we focus intensely on comprehensive diagnostics and dedicated treatment plans, upheld by our AAHA status. For our veterinarians, complex cases are supported through internal consultation access with specialists across the network, ensuring collaborative, high-level decision-making. We maintain robust protocols designed to support efficient workflow, allowing our dedicated group of teammates to concentrate fully on patient health and client education rather than administrative burden.Located in Winter Haven, Florida, you will find an ideal mix of professional opportunity and a desirable lifestyle. Central Florida offers beautiful year-round weather, making it the perfect setting to enjoy outdoor activities and a relaxed pace of life outside of the hospital. Winter Haven provides a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere that our hospital is proud to serve, offering a compelling place to build both a fulfilling career and a rewarding personal life in the Sunshine State.

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.

Responsibilities and Benefits

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates
• 401k retirement options
• Life Insurance and Disability coverage
• Discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc

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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