Pet Resort Kennel Assistant | Care, Health & Safety

Bennetts Creek Home Away from Home; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Vet care discounts

Teladoc access

Professional development

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will monitor health and behavior, promptly informing the medical team of any concerns.

You’ll maintain a clean, safe kennel environment and help manage supplies to keep operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates are animal lovers with reliability and calm under pressure, capable of lifting 50+ lbs, and willing to work a flexible schedule including

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare commitment.
• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and good judgment under stress.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and active duties.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care to boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, exercise, and attention.
• Monitor animal health and behavior; report concerns to medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and outdoor areas.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies; support team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliability

Strong communication

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring their comfort and safety. You will monitor health and behavior, promptly informing the medical team of any concerns.

You’ll maintain a clean, safe kennel environment and help manage supplies to keep operations running smoothly. Ideal candidates are animal lovers with reliability and calm under pressure, capable of lifting 50+ lbs, and willing to work a flexible schedule including