Kennel Assistant

Department: Boarding

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tupelo, Mississippi

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Kennel Assistant! 

You'll love the day-to-day care of patients and boarders including feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, bathing, and monitoring the well-being of pets.

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Responsible for the day-to-day care of patients and boarders
• Safe handling and restraint
• Feeding and watering
• Walking and bathing 
• Monitoring behaviors
• Ensuring the well-being of pets 
• Assisting medical staff

What You'll Bring:

• Must have previous animal experience
• Must have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objects
• A sense of fun and teamwork – Smiles and laughter are required for all who apply
• Dependable and able to work independently
• The ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or disease
• A willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized pets
• References, background checks, and drug testing are required

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and career development