Kennel Assistant Seasonal

Southern Veterinary Partners LLC

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA

    Description

    General Information

    Ref #

    55975

    Department

    Kennel

    Job Site

    Four Paws Inn

    Date Published

    10-16-2026

    Pay Class

    Seasonal

    Working Arrangement

    On-site

    Base Min.

    $ 11

    Base Max.

    $ 11

    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.
    • This position is temporary and will end at the end of December 2026.
    • Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.

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