Kennel Assistant

Love working with animals? Looking for a rewarding role where you can grow your skills and be part of a supportive veterinary team?

Pampered Paws Animal Hospital & Resort in Oxford, MS, is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our dedicated team This role is essential to the health, safety, and happiness of the pets in our care.

Our hospital is located on 6 beautiful acres surrounded by rolling hills and wildlife. Just minutes from the heart of Oxford and the University of Mississippi. Pampered Paws is more than a veterinary hospital; we also provide boarding, grooming, and daycare services in our on-site pet resort, making this a unique and exciting place to build your career in animal care.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate care and supervision for dogs and cats in both the hospital and resort.
• Feed, water, and walk animals based on their individual needs.
• Supervise dogs in play yards, ensuring safe and positive socialization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in kennels, play areas, and common spaces.
• Monitor pets for signs of illness, stress, or behavioral changes and report concerns.
• Assist with bathing, nail trims, and basic grooming when needed.
• Safely handle animals of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting with check-ins and check-outs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in animal care, kennels, or a veterinary hospital is a plus, but training is provided.
• Comfortable handling dogs and cats in a calm, confident, and compassionate way.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work well within a team-focused environment.
• Reliable transportation to ensure punctuality.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions.

Why Join Pampered Paws?

• Flexible scheduling options (Full-time and Part-time available).
• Employee pet care discounts – bring your own pets to work with you
• On-the-job training with opportunities to grow in animal care and veterinary support.
• A unique workplace—our hospital and resort setting is rustic, spacious, and truly one-of-a-kind in Oxford.
• Be part of a team under new management, focused on building a positive, supportive, and collaborative culture.

About Oxford, MS

Oxford is a vibrant college town, home to Ole Miss Rebels football, unique shops, dining, and arts. Just an hour south of Memphis, TN, Oxford offers the charm of small-town living with the energy of a growing city.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about animals and want to work in a setting that feels different from the average veterinary hospital, we'd love to meet you.

Pampered Paws Animal Hospital & Resort

226 Co Rd 162, Oxford, MS 38655

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 18 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person