Join Chelsea Animal Hospital, an established practice since 2001, where we believe in treating every pet like our own. The deep community trust we have built is reflected in our excellent 4.9-star Google rating and the honor of being voted one of the Top 10 Best Veterinarians in Alabama. If you are seeking a comprehensive care environment dedicated to pet wellness, urgent care, and advanced surgical procedures, this is where you can begin doing your best work alongside dedicated colleagues. Our experienced veterinarians lead a cohesive group of teammates focused on continuous professional improvement. We actively maintain strong associations with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association, and the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, ensuring our clinical knowledge remains current. We provide a friendly and caring environment where every teammate is empowered to grow their professional knowledge base. This shared commitment to ongoing education helps you succeed and advance in your career goals. We offer comprehensive small animal services ranging from essential wellness and prevention to complex advanced care. Our facility is fully equipped to handle extensive Testing and Diagnostics, advanced Surgical Procedures, and critical Urgent Care needs for the Chelsea community. You will have the opportunity to work cases that involve a broad medical spectrum, ensuring your skills remain sharp, challenging, and relevant. Located in Chelsea, Alabama, our hospital serves a devoted client base that has consistently shown deep trust in our service. This area is known for its strong community atmosphere, allowing you to build meaningful, long-term relationships with local pet owners. With manageable operating hours, including Saturday mornings by appointment only, you gain the benefit of working with a committed clientele while still maintaining excellent work-life balance and time to enjoy life outside of the clinic. 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. Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.