Kennel Care Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Mission Pet Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care

Online discount platform

Teladoc 24/7 access

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a kennel assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and comfort. You will monitor animal behavior, report health concerns to the medical team, and help maintain a clean, safe environment across kennels and runs.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, hardworking, and able to handle a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare
• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication and good judgment
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs
• Flexible schedule including some weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets
• Monitor animals and alert medical team to health concerns
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels and grounds
• Manage inventory of food and cleaning supplies and support team tasks

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable and hardworking

Strong communication

Physically able to lift 50+ lbs

Flexible schedule including weekends/H

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a kennel assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and comfort. You will monitor animal behavior, report health concerns to the medical team, and help maintain a clean, safe environment across kennels and runs.

Ideal candidates are passionate about animal welfare, hardworking, and able to handle a fast-paced setting.