Kennel & Boarding Care Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Mission Pet Health; Brandon (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for your: (

Teladoc access

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Mission Pet Health's Oakdale Animal Hospital in Brandon, MS invites a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our full-service small animal team. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safe, comfortable stays while supporting the medical team as needed.

We value reliability, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. You should be able to lift 50+ lbs and enjoy a flexible schedule that may include some

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare commitment.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under pressure.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health and promptly alert the medical team of concerns.
• Create a safe and healthy environment by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kennels and runs.
• Ensure operational excellence by inventory management and team collaboration.

Skills

Love for animals

Communication skills

Work ethic

Physical strength

Job description

Mission Pet Health's Oakdale Animal Hospital in Brandon, MS invites a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our full-service small animal team. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safe, comfortable stays while supporting the medical team as needed.

We value reliability, clear communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting. You should be able to lift 50+ lbs and enjoy a flexible schedule that may include some