Animal Care & Kennel Specialist — Flexible Schedule

Mission Pet Health; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Veterinary Hospital in Cornelia, GA is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, maintain clean facilities, and support the veterinary team. You’ll ensure proper feeding, exercise, and supervision to keep animals comfortable and safe.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment; lifting up to 50 lbs is required, and some weekends/holidays may be needed.

Qualifications

• Kennel assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets.
• Act as eyes and ears of animal health, monitoring behavior and health concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and adjacent areas.
• Support operations by managing inventory of food and cleaning supplies.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Strong communication

Stress management

Physical strength

Job description

Northeast Veterinary Hospital in Cornelia, GA is seeking a dedicated Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, maintain clean facilities, and support the veterinary team. You’ll ensure proper feeding, exercise, and supervision to keep animals comfortable and safe.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment; lifting up to 50 lbs is required, and some weekends/holidays may be needed.