Kennel Assistant - Grow with a Caring Vet Team

Picayune Veterinary Clinic; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 16,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k)

Team member discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends

Job summary

Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets, ensuring a safe, welcoming hospital environment.

The role offers full-time hours with schedules 8am-12pm or 12pm-6pm, including weekend variation, and a benefits package with health insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and team discounts.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or owner; records appetites and water intake.
• Recognizes and reports unusual conditions or distress; monitors pets for signs of disease.
• Assists veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains hospital cleanliness; cleans equipment and facilities and handles chemicals safely.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning cages, runs, wards; changes litter boxes and bowls.
• Prioritizes tasks and maintains kennel laundry; provides fresh bedding and walks patients as scheduled.

Skills

Animal care

Pet handling

Safe restraint

Client communication

Teamwork

Education

Age 18+

Job description

Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets, ensuring a safe, welcoming hospital environment.

The role offers full-time hours with schedules 8am-12pm or 12pm-6pm, including weekend variation, and a benefits package with health insurance, parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and team discounts.