Pet Resort Kennel Assistant - Caring, Calm & Flexible

Smith Animal Hospital; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Animal Hospital in Spartanburg, South Carolina is inviting you to join our team as a Kennel Assistant. You will provide compassionate care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor behavior, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for a busy facility.

This role emphasizes reliable, hardworking team players with strong communication and the physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Prior kennel experience is preferred, and a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, good judgment, and composure under stress.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible schedule including some weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable worker

Strong communication

Lift up to 50 lbs

Flexible schedule

Job description

Smith Animal Hospital in Spartanburg, South Carolina is inviting you to join our team as a Kennel Assistant. You will provide compassionate care for boarding and daycare pets, monitor behavior, and help maintain a clean, safe environment for a busy facility.

This role emphasizes reliable, hardworking team players with strong communication and the physical ability to lift 50+ lbs. Prior kennel experience is preferred, and a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays is expected.