Kennel Assistant

Kennel AssistantDepartment: BoardingEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Tupelo, MississippiDescriptionJoin 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 boardersSafe handling and restraintFeeding and wateringWalking and bathingMonitoring behaviorsEnsuring the well-being of petsAssisting medical staffWhat You'll Bring:Must have previous animal experienceMust have sufficient physical strength, mobility, and stamina to lift and/or move heavy pets and objectsA sense of fun and teamwork - Smiles and laughter are required for all who applyDependable and able to work independentlyThe ability to monitor pets for signs of distress or diseaseA willingness to learn and the desire to provide gentle, compassionate care for boarded and hospitalized petsReferences, background checks, and drug testing are requiredBenefits:Paid time offHealth insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible schedules401K with company matchTraining and career development