Part-Time Kennel Assistant - Two Dogs and A Cat Pet Club

Mission Pet Health; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Pet Health in Overland Park is hiring a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive proper food, exercise, and attention to stay comfortable and safe. You will monitor animals, promptly inform the medical team of any health concerns, and help maintain a clean and healthy environment.

The role supports inventory management of food and cleaning supplies, working with the team to ensure smooth operations and high standards of welfare

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and attention.
• Monitor animal behavior and health, promptly alerting the medical team to any concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment by upholding sanitation of kennel areas, runs, and surrounding grounds.
• Assist in inventory management for food and cleaning supplies and collaborate with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Task management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

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 experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.