Pet Resort Kennel Assistant — Growth & Care

Carpenter Animal Hospital and Pet Inn; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k retirement options

Life Insurance and Disability coverage

Discounted veterinary care for your #1

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our Cary, NC team within a broad veterinary network. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper meals, exercise, and safety while supporting our mission to deliver high-quality small animal care.

You’ll help monitor animal health, maintain clean kennels, and assist with inventory and daily operations. A flexible schedule including some weekends is required to support patient care.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise and safety.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health by monitoring behavior and notifying medical staff of concerns.
• Create a safe, clean environment by maintaining kennel areas, runs, and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing inventory and collaborating with the team.

Skills

Animal care passion

Reliability

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Kennel experience preferred

Job description

Mission Pet Health is seeking a compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our Cary, NC team within a broad veterinary network. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper meals, exercise, and safety while supporting our mission to deliver high-quality small animal care.

You’ll help monitor animal health, maintain clean kennels, and assist with inventory and daily operations. A flexible schedule including some weekends is required to support patient care.