Pet Care Kennel Assistant - Grow Your Veterinary Career

PetVet Care Centers; Picayune (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Discounts

Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi is hiring a Full Time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising and handling pets.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and following safety protocols while building a collaborative team culture and providing excellent service to our clients.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year experience of animal handling or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PetVet Care Centers' Picayune Veterinary Clinic in Picayune, Mississippi is hiring a Full Time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising and handling pets.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, maintaining hospital cleanliness, and following safety protocols while building a collaborative team culture and providing excellent service to our clients.