Job Description

Who we are

Mueller Veterinary Services is looking for a Kennel Assistant!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Assistant Status: Part-time or full-time, based on hospital needs Salary: Negotiable and based on experience Schedule: Rotating weekend and holiday shifts are required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive compensation, 401(k) matching, Roth Retirement Savings Plan, 529 Savings Plan, tuition support, and referral bonuses Wellness & Peace of Mind: Paid time off for eligible employees, employee pet care discounts, and wellness resources Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, uniform allowance, and hands-on veterinary training Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team environment where training and growth are encouraged

Looking for a hands-on animal care role where your hard work makes a difference every day?

Mueller Veterinary Services is seeking a dependable and hardworking Kennel Assistant to help care for our boarding patients while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming hospital.

This position is ideal for someone who loves animals, enjoys staying active, and takes pride in keeping spaces clean and organized. You’ll provide daily care for dogs and cats, monitor their comfort and wellbeing, and support teammates throughout the hospital.

Previous animal care experience is helpful but not required. We’re happy to train a motivated candidate who is ready to learn and contribute.

Why Our Kennel Assistants Love It Here

• Spend your workday caring for dogs and cats
• Make a direct difference in the comfort and wellbeing of boarding pets
• Gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital
• Receive training in animal care, handling, and hospital procedures
• Work alongside veterinary technicians, receptionists, and other experienced professionals
• Build foundational skills for a future career in veterinary medicine
• Join a team that values reliability, communication, and hard work
• Enjoy a role with variety and plenty of opportunities to stay active
• Learn how a busy veterinary hospital operates
• Receive support as you develop your animal-care skills
• Work in an environment where your contribution matters
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

What Our Kennel Assistants Do

• Provide attentive daily care for boarding dogs and cats
• Feed pets according to written instructions
• Administer medications as directed and appropriately trained
• Monitor food and water intake, elimination, behavior, and overall comfort
• Report signs of illness, discomfort, or unusual behavior to the medical team
• Walk dogs and provide appropriate exercise
• Clean and maintain outdoor exercise areas
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, litter boxes, bowls, and boarding equipment
• Prepare clean and comfortable spaces for incoming boarding pets
• Confirm that departing pets leave with their food, medications, and personal belongings
• Wash, dry, fold, organize, and restock hospital laundry
• Sweep, mop, disinfect, and maintain cleanliness throughout the hospital
• Empty trash and dispose of waste according to hospital procedures
• Clean and restock treatment rooms and exam rooms
• Help maintain organized boarding, treatment, and common areas
• Assist veterinary technicians with patient handling and other tasks as needed
• Support reception staff with appointment reminder calls and basic administrative duties
• File medical charts and maintain organized records
• Complete end-of-day closing responsibilities
• Help secure the kennel and clinic at closing
• Follow hospital safety, sanitation, and animal-care protocols
• Support teammates and jump in wherever help is needed

What Our Kennel Assistants Bring

• Must be at least 16 years old
• A genuine passion for animals and their wellbeing
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• A self-motivated approach to completing responsibilities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfort handling dogs and cats of different sizes, breeds, and temperaments
• A patient and compassionate approach to animal care
• The ability to follow written feeding, medication, and care instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to recognize and report changes in a pet’s behavior or condition
• A willingness to perform cleaning, laundry, and sanitation duties throughout the day
• The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
• The ability to remain active and on your feet for extended periods
• Comfort bending, kneeling, walking, and performing repetitive tasks
• Comfort working around animal hair, odors, cleaning products, and bodily fluids
• The ability to remain productive in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Availability to work rotating weekends and holidays
• Previous animal care, kennel, boarding, or veterinary experience is a plus but not required
• A willingness to learn and follow established hospital procedures

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

Kennel care is an essential part of the patient experience at Mueller Veterinary Services. The work you do helps ensure every boarding pet has a clean space, fresh food and water, appropriate exercise, and attentive care throughout their stay.

You’ll also serve as an important extra set of eyes. By observing changes in appetite, behavior, elimination, or comfort and communicating those concerns promptly, you’ll help the medical team respond to each pet’s needs.

This role also provides an excellent introduction to veterinary medicine. You’ll work around experienced veterinary professionals, learn hospital procedures, and develop practical skills in animal handling, patient observation, sanitation, teamwork, and communication.

The position is active and requires hard work, but it also offers the satisfaction of knowing that your effort directly supports pets, clients, and the entire hospital team.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) Matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Benefits

• Sick Time / Paid Time Off for eligible employees
• Free or discounted laboratory work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on veterinary services and products
• Pet food discount program
• Wellness resources and support

Professional Growth & Recognition

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance
• Hands-on training in animal care and veterinary hospital procedures
• Opportunities to expand your veterinary knowledge and skills

Lifestyle Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Flexible scheduling based on hospital needs
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture
• Meaningful work caring for animals
• Opportunities to learn from experienced veterinary professionals

Join Our Team

If you’re dependable, hardworking, and excited to provide compassionate care for animals, we’d love to meet you. Previous experience isn’t required—bring your motivation, reliability, and willingness to learn, and we’ll help you develop the skills you need.

Apply today and discover your next opportunity with Mueller Veterinary Services!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Mueller Veterinary Services and Vetcor. We’re committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.