Kennel Assistant (PT)

Mission Pet Health; Highland Village (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Highland Village, TX is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to support boarding and daycare pets with food, exercise, and safety. You will be part of a caring team in a high-standards veterinary environment, contributing to clean facilities and smooth operations.

The role requires animal handling experience, the ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a flexible part-time schedule including weekends. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Previous animal handling experience is required.
• Able to lift up to 50+ lbs in a fast-paced environment.
• Available to work Monday through Sunday on a part-time schedule.
• Strong communication and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise and safety.
• Monitor animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs and grounds.
• Manage inventory and collaborate with the team to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Communication skills

Physical strength

Weekend flexibility

Job description

At Animal Medical Center of Highland Village, our mission, since 2002, has been to assemble a dedicated veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and care. When you join us, you step into a practice that the community truly trusts, evidenced by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. We treat every pet like our own, ensuring the highest standards in Wellness, Advanced Care, and Urgent Services. We are looking for a teammate who is ready to partner with us in continuing this tradition of quality medicine. This is your chance to immediately contribute to a highly reputable medical environment. We believe in creating an environment where every teammate can grow and achieve their professional aspirations. You will be part of a larger network that emphasizes continuous education and dedicated workflow support, ensuring you can focus entirely on patient care. As you settle into our culture, you will find programs in place to help you reach your specific career goals, whether that involves becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or deepening your skills in a specific medical area. You will find that our commitment to providing internal specialty consultations helps you do your best work every day. You will practice comprehensive, full-service medicine ranging from preventative wellness protocols to complex surgical procedures. Our facility is equipped to handle advanced care, detailed testing and diagnostics, and critical urgent care cases during business hours. This broad spectrum of services means you will have the opportunity to utilize your skills across all aspects of small animal veterinary medicine. We are looking for a doctor who is ready to embrace a caseload that includes both routine appointments and demanding medical challenges. Highland Village is ideally situated within the greater Denton, TX area, offering you the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to major metropolitan amenities. When you are not providing exceptional care to our patients, you will find a supportive community context that prioritizes a high quality of life. Denton itself is known for its energetic atmosphere and cultural events, giving you plenty of options for recreation and relaxation. This area provides an excellent environment for settling down and enjoying the distinct atmosphere of North Texas.

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 animal handling experience is required.
• Available to work Monday through Sunday (part-time schedule).