Kennel Assistant - Veterinary Associates

About the role

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Associates is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join their team. At PetVet Care Centers, the mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage. The organization delivers the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time — built on a Culture of Care that supports team members as much as the pets and clients served. With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, PetVet offers local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment where wellbeing comes first. Veterinary Associates in Grenada, Mississippi is a trusted, full-service animal hospital known for its compassionate team and community presence, delivering reliable, high-quality care. As a Kennel Assistant, you will support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets. With more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1,700+ veterinarians, PetVet provides a blend of local leadership and national support that empowers hospitals to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether providing care directly or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate care to pets
• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital
• Correctly prioritizes tasks
• Maintains laundry for the kennel and hospital
• Provides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriate
• Walks patients according to schedule
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Remain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.
• Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.
• Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safe
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Must