Kennel Assistant; PT - Vet Animal Hospital

Overview

At 405 Vet Animal Hospital, located in vibrant Oklahoma City, we invite you to join a practice where comprehensive medical care meets community trust. Since 2017, we have prioritized treating every patient as if they were our own, delivering full-service veterinary care that includes Wellness & Prevention, Advanced Care, and complex Surgical Procedures. This dedication to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star community rating.

We offer care in English and Spanish (Se Habla Espanol). If you are looking for a hospital built on collaboration and high standards, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to succeed. Joining us means becoming part of a highly stable and experienced collective of devoted animal lovers. Our medical team includes six veterinarians and a long-tenured group of support teammates, fostering collaboration and mentorship.

Our environment is supportive with low internal turnover, allowing you to focus on medicine and develop strong professional relationships while pursuing career goals. We are committed to offering the highest quality of medicine across a wide range of services. Your caseload will be professionally diverse, including essential small animal care and specialized Exotic Pet Care, giving you a chance to broaden your expertise.

You will regularly utilize diagnostic skills through Testing & Diagnostics and engage in complex cases requiring Advanced Care. We also provide Urgent Care services during normal business hours, ensuring you are consistently engaged in challenging and rewarding veterinary medicine. Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, our community offers metropolitan amenities and accessibility, with opportunities for dining, recreation, and cultural pursuits that suit any lifestyle.

• 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 maintain 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.

• 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.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice and a flexible role, backed by the resources of a larger network. We are focused on investing in you and helping you grow, no matter your role.

Enjoy a key benefit of working in veterinary medicine with discounted veterinary care for your own beloved pets.

We support your career goals. We offer educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.

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

Make a real impact in your community, help animals, and work with a great team, all while tackling a challenging and rewarding variety of tasks.

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

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.

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