Pet Care Kennel Assistant - Boarding & Daily Wellness

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Teladoc access

Discounted pet care

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive proper food, exercise, and attention to stay safe.

You will monitor behavior, notify the medical team of concerns, keep kennels clean, and help manage inventory so operations run smoothly.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability, Teladoc, and discounted veterinary care for your own pets.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and commitment to welfare.
• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and ability to handle stress calmly.
• Able to lift up to 50+ lbs and work flexible weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Monitor behavior and promptly notify medical team of concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennel areas and outside grounds.
• Manage inventory and coordinate tasks with the team.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive proper food, exercise, and attention to stay safe.

You will monitor behavior, notify the medical team of concerns, keep kennels clean, and help manage inventory so operations run smoothly.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life and Disability, Teladoc, and discounted veterinary care for your own pets.