Kennel Assistant (4) - Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort

Mission Pet Health • Leander, TX

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kennel Assistant provides care for boarding and daycare pets, including feeding them the correct food, ensuring they receive exercise and attention, and helping keep their stay comfortable and safe. The role monitors animals’ behavior and habits and promptly reports unusual health concerns to the medical team. It also helps maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout the resort, including kennel areas, runs, and outside grounds, manages inventory for food and cleaning supplies, and works with the team to ensure tasks are completed. The role requires a physically active person able to lift more than 50 pounds and a flexible schedule that includes some weekends and holidays. Previous kennel assistant experience is preferred.

The position is onsite at Mercy Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort in Leander, Texas. The posted base pay is $15 per hour. Mission Pet Health describes its support as including health and financial benefits, professional development opportunities, and employee perks; eligibility for particular benefits varies based on role and hours worked.

Requirements

• Genuine love for animals and commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• Physical capacity to lift more than 50 pounds and perform physically active duties.
• Flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.
• Previous kennel assistant experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a kennel assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide boarding and daycare pets with appropriate food, exercise, and attention.
• Monitor animals’ behavior and habits and promptly notify the medical team of unusual health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kennel areas, runs, and outside grounds.
• Manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure tasks are completed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, including educational assistance for qualified teammates enrolling in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Discounted veterinary care for employees’ pets.
• Access to an online discount platform.
• Free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed