Kennel Assistant - Shores Animal Clinic
Listed on 2026-02-01
-
Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
You are invited to join Shores Animal Clinic, a long-established, full-service small animal practice located in beautiful West Palm Beach, FL. Since 1979, we have built deep community ties, proudly treating second and third-generation client pets. This legacy of trust is reflected in our exceptional 4.9-star Google rating, demonstrating the personalized and high-quality care our teammates deliver daily. If you are looking for a place where professional continuity and strong client connection drive medical outcomes, this is your opportunity to step into a respected and vital community role.
We believe that happy teammates create the best possible outcomes. At Shores Animal Clinic, you will succeed alongside experienced professionals who are committed to stable, long-term patient relationships. We are focused on ensuring all our teammates can do their best work, which means supporting career goals, whether that involves pursuing additional credentialing or moving into leadership roles. Veterinarians have immediate access to a network of internal specialty consultations, ensuring you always have the guidance needed to diagnose complex cases and expand your expertise within the practice.
Shores Animal Clinic offers comprehensive small animal medicine with a robust suite of services designed for continuous, high-level care. You will be utilizing Wellness & Prevention strategies, advanced Testing & Diagnostics, and a wide array of Surgical Procedures. Our commitment to the West Palm Beach community includes providing specialized Advanced Care and reliable Urgent Care services, allowing you to manage a diverse and challenging caseload.
We treat our clients' pets like they are truly one of our family, which translates to a high standard of medical practice focused intensely on long-term pet wellness. West Palm Beach, Florida, offers a vibrant and sunny backdrop for your professional life. Here, you can balance your dedicated work with the quintessential South Florida lifestyle, enjoying year-round sunshine, easy access to pristine beaches, and world-class dining and cultural events.
Relocating to this community means finding a perfect blend of tropical relaxation and professional opportunity, ensuring you have ample time outside of the clinic to recharge and enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery.
- 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.
- 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 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.
A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.
Health & WellbeingWe offer comprehensive…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).