Kennel Assistant: Caring for Pets & Safe Boarding

Mission Pet Health; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for your {0

Online discount platform

Teladoc 24/7 doctor access

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring their safety, nutrition, and activity needs are met. You will work in a fast-paced setting, contributing to a clean, organized facility and supporting a compassionate team.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, reliable, and able to handle weekend and holiday shifts. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a nationwide veterinary network.

Qualifications

• Genuine love for animals and welfare focus.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to manage tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise and safety.
• Monitor animal health and behavior, notify medical team of any concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs and surrounding areas.
• Help manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and support team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Good communication

Strong work ethic

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring their safety, nutrition, and activity needs are met. You will work in a fast-paced setting, contributing to a clean, organized facility and supporting a compassionate team.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, reliable, and able to handle weekend and holiday shifts. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a nationwide veterinary network.