Kennel Assistant (PT)

Mission Pet Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to join our boarding and daycare team. You will care for dogs and cats, monitor wellbeing, and help maintain a clean, safe environment in a fast-paced resort setting.

This part-time role offers hands-on animal care, opportunities to learn, and a supportive team dedicated to excellent patient welfare and client service.

Qualifications

• Must genuinely love animals and welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to multitask.
• Excellent communication and good judgment.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Previous animal handling experience required.
• Part-time schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor animal health and alert medical team as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and grounds.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies, collaborate with team.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Communication

Physical stamina

Animal handling

Weekend availability

Job description

Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic has proudly served the Little Rock community since 1978, building a foundation of comprehensive care where we treat every pet like our own. Our commitment to patient service is reflected by our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating, showing the deep trust we have established with pet owners in the Little Rock area. We focus on being a trusted partner in pet healthcare, offering everything from wellness and prevention to critical emergency care and advanced surgical procedures. If you are looking for a highly respected, full-service practice where you can focus on great medicine and truly grow your career, this is your opportunity. Joining our team means stepping into a supportive, collaborative environment designed to help every professional succeed. While Pleasant Valley has a strong local history, you benefit from being part of a larger network that champions continued education and professional growth. We ensure that veterinarians have ready access to internal specialty consultations when needed, and we have established programs in place specifically designed to help all teammates achieve their individual career goals. This includes structured support for those pursuing advanced credentials or moving into leadership. We believe in providing the resources and internal structure necessary for you to do your best work every day. Quality medicine is our primary focus, spanning pet wellness, surgical procedures, and advanced care needs. You will be practicing high-level, full-service veterinary medicine, including thorough testing and diagnostics to ensure the highest standards of patient management. We are committed to equipping our facility with the technology and resources necessary for complex procedures and comprehensive patient care. Our strong internal support systems guarantee that you have the mentorship and guidance required to confidently handle challenging cases, ensuring that every member of the team can consistently deliver exceptional medical outcomes for our diverse patient base. Little Rock, Arkansas, is a welcoming capital city that offers a dynamic quality of life without sacrificing Southern charm. You will find that Little Rock provides a metropolitan atmosphere with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation along the Arkansas River and surrounding natural areas. This location provides a vibrant community where you can build a fulfilling professional life while enjoying accessible living, excellent cultural institutions, and a friendly, supportive environment that is ideal for settling down and making a true home.
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 during the week and on weekends (part-time schedule).