Kennel Assistant - Animal Hospital Woodlands

Overview

At Animal Hospital of the Woodlands, you are joining a practice deeply embedded in The Woodlands, TX community. Our core mission is providing comprehensive, high-quality care while maintaining the personalized, small-town feel that our clients love. We value medical excellence and genuine compassion, reflected in our strong community trust. We seek dedicated teammates who can contribute in a supportive environment and grow within a network focused on veterinary excellence.

We offer access to continuous educational resources and internal support, including consultations with specialists across disciplines. Whether your goal is to advance technical skills, move into a leadership role, or pursue advanced credentialing, we have programs to support your career path.

The quality of medicine is paramount at Animal Hospital of the Woodlands. We offer comprehensive small animal services ranging from proactive wellness and prevention to urgent and advanced surgical care. You will have the opportunity to work with complex cases, focusing on advanced procedures such as Orthopedics and Endoscopy. We pride ourselves on combining this high level of advanced care and modern technology with the warm, personalized attention that defines a trusted local clinic.

Located in The Woodlands, TX, you will discover a desirable community that offers an excellent backdrop for your professional life. This area allows you to maintain a genuine work-life balance, giving you ample opportunity to enjoy superb amenities and a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. Join us in providing world-class veterinary care right here in a neighborhood renowned for its quality of life.

• 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 monitor behavior and habits of animals in your care and promptly notify the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment:
  You ll maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the resort, including kennel areas, runs, and outdoor grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence:
  You ll manage inventory of food and cleaning supplies and collaborate with the team to ensure tasks are completed.

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with 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 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 backed by the 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 role and hours worked.

• Competitive Compensation: A competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience and role.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security: 401k retirement options and additional coverage like Life Insurance and Disability.
• Commitment to Growth:
  Professional development opportunities, including educational assistance for AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.
• The Power of a Network:
  Join a nationwide community of veterinary professionals.
• Valuable Perks:
  Discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and 24/7 Teladoc access.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians to support local practices with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization supports 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on medicine, patients, and 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 aims to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace." We are also recognized in America’s Top 100 and as #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact  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.