Veterinary Kennel Assistant

Road Animal Hospital, LLC.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Teladoc access

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is hiring a Kennel Assistant for our network of veterinary facilities. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper care, nutrition, and safe handling while maintaining a clean environment.

You’ll monitor animal health and coordinate with the medical team for any concerns. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, strong communication, reliability, and a flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and good judgment under stress.
• Physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding, exercise, and comfort.
• Monitor behavior and notify the medical team of any health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and surrounding areas.
• Manage resort inventory and coordinate with the team to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible schedule (weekends/holidays)

Job description

Sand Road Animal Hospital & Falls Village Feed Store

Date Published

06-10-2026

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 17

Base Max.

$ 18

Description & Requirements

Company Overview

At Sand Road Animal Hospital, located in scenic Falls Village, CT, you join a practice deeply committed to the health of the community’s pets. Our reputation for compassionate, high-quality care is reflected in our excellent 4.6-star Google rating. We believe that exceptional medicine starts with an exceptional culture, and we seek committed teammates who are ready to make a significant impact on pet and client welfare every day. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to provide impactful small animal and urgent care services, this is where you can do your best work.Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network that values your professional journey. We understand that excellent veterinary professionals require tailored support to succeed. Our commitment is to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, offering structured career programs designed to help all teammates achieve their individual goals, whether that means advancing into a leadership role or expanding clinical expertise. We provide the operational backing necessary so you can focus entirely on delivering the highest standard of patient care without unnecessary administrative burdens.Quality medicine is the foundation of Sand Road Animal Hospital. You will be instrumental in providing essential small animal services alongside crucial urgent care, ensuring that pets receive timely attention when they need it most. While you will practice autonomously in Falls Village, you always have access to robust internal specialty consultation resources, providing clinical confidence and expanding the range of complex cases you can manage. We are committed to equipping our teammates with modern resources and ongoing education needed to continually raise the bar for veterinary standards.Falls Village offers the quintessential New England lifestyle. Nestled in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut, you will find a charming, peaceful environment surrounded by natural beauty. This location provides an ideal balance of professional opportunity and quality of life, offering easy access to hiking, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community atmosphere. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying a relaxing pace that truly allows you to recharge and connect with the natural world outside the hospital walls.

Job Description

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e‑mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• 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.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• 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 and Benefits

How You’re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA‑accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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