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Kennel Assistant

Pampered Paws Animal Hospital

Job Description

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

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
 
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Oxford, Mississippi, United States

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