Kennel Assistant - Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital at Mission Pet Health

At Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, we treat every patient as if they were our own pet. Since 2000, we have built a reputation for providing comprehensive, compassionate veterinary care, reflected by our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating. Our commitment to advanced medicine means you will be joining a full-service practice focused on advanced diagnostics, medical, and surgical procedures. If you are looking for a hospital where you can immediately contribute your skills and truly succeed, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are invested in ensuring every teammate feels supported and empowered. We prioritize a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring you have the resources to achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership position. We believe in providing robust workflow support so you can focus entirely on patient care, accessing internal specialty consultations and educational resources as needed to do your best work every day. The quality of medicine you will practice here is cutting-edge. We offer advanced care services, including high-level surgical procedures, urgent care, and detailed diagnostics. A major focus of our practice is specialized dentistry and oral surgery, highlighted by the presence of a DVM, DAVDC on our team and the use of Cone Beam CT technology. This commitment to specialty focus ensures that you are constantly challenged and able to practice the highest standard of small animal medicine. Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital is situated right in the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We have proudly served the pets and pet owners of this community and beyond since 2000, building deep, trusted relationships with a loyal clientele. Working here means you are fully integrated into a community that values compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care, providing a stable and rewarding environment for your career.

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.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [email protected] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.