Lead Kennel Assistant

Zoot Pets; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted pet care

Teladoc access

Professional development via AVMA

Job summary

Zoot Pet Hospital in Georgetown, TX is seeking a Lead Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and hospitalized pets, providing feeding, exercise, and daily gentle handling. You’ll document instructions, support check-ins/check-outs, and alert clinicians to signs of distress, ensuring a safe, calm environment.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, life and disability coverage, EAP, and pet-care discounts.

Qualifications

• Care for boarding pets and hospitalized patients daily.
• Record feeding, medication instructions and notes.
• Monitor pet health and report signs of distress promptly.
• Maintain clean kennels and follow PPE protocols.
• Communicate effectively with owners during check-ins/check-outs.
• Demonstrate empathy and attention to detail in caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Providing Compassionate Care: daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients.
• Managing Admissions and Discharges: check-ins/check-outs and documentation.
• Monitoring Patient Health: observe for vomiting, diarrhea, stress; notify team.
• Administering Medications: record instructions and apply flea/tick control.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: disinfect cages, runs, yards, boxes, bowls.
• Delivering TLC: extra playtimes, walks, or baths on request.

Skills

Confidence around animals

Animal restraint techniques

English language ability

Commitment to core values

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Age 16+ required

Job description

Zoot Pet Hospital has been a trusted partner in veterinary care for the Georgetown community since 2008, earning a 4.8-star Google rating and recognition as the best Veterinary Hospital in Georgetown and the greater Austin area. We're an AAHA-accredited facility—a benchmark only 15% of animal hospitals achieve—ensuring you'll practice in a setting dedicated to the highest standards across surgery, diagnostics, and patient care. If you're looking for a place to align your passion with a commitment to medical excellence, this is where you can do your best work.Here, you'll find a team that values education, stability, and continuous improvement. Because our standards are constantly evaluated through the AAHA accreditation process, every aspect of operations—from exam rooms to emergency protocols is built to support you. We invest in our teammates' growth through mentorship, CE allowances, and clear pathways to advancement.You'll practice comprehensive medicine including wellness, urgent care, surgery, and advanced diagnostics. Our AAHA standards ensure reliable protocols and quality equipment across surgical procedures, imaging, anesthesiology, and emergency services—giving you the tools to deliver optimal patient outcomes.Georgetown blends small-town Texas charm with easy access to Austin's amenities. The hospital is deeply rooted here, supporting local scholarships and public education. It's an ideal place to build both your career and your life.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Lead Kennel Assistant

As the Lead Kennel Assistant, you are the primary caretaker for our boarding and hospitalized guests, ensuring they receive the highest quality daily care, feeding, and exercise. You serve as a critical line of defense for our patients' health, paying close attention to signs of stress or illness and promptly notifying the medical team when attention is needed. You will also manage client interactions during check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accurate documentation and a welcoming experience for both pets and their owners.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Providing Compassionate Care: You will provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising them according to schedule.
• Managing Admissions and Discharges: You’ll handle check-ins and check-outs, talking with owners, recording feeding/medication instructions, labeling belongings, and ensuring every pet goes home clean and happy.
• Monitoring Patient Health: You will walk through the kennel area regularly to check for abnormal activity (vomiting, diarrhea, stress), properly marking records and reporting issues to doctors and technicians immediately.
• Administering Medications: You will administer medications and flea/tick control to pets boarding with us, accurately recording instructions on the kennel medication board.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: You’ll clean and disinfect cages, runs, yards, litter boxes, and bowls using proper protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) to control infectious diseases.
• Delivering TLC: You will perform extra "TLC" playtimes, walks, or baths for clients who have requested special attention for their pets.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Confidence around animals and pets.
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques and infectious disease control.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reasoning, remembering, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• A commitment to maintaining our Core Values and Mission Statement.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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