Compassionate Kennel Assistant | Veterinary Care Team

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Bonuses

Job summary

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners seeks a compassionate Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team by providing daily care, maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, and assisting technicians with patient needs. You will care for hospitalized and boarding patients, monitor conditions, and contribute to infection control.

This role offers competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, and opportunities for growth within a team-focused,

Qualifications

• Experience with animals is preferred but not required.
• Experience in veterinary, kennel, animal care, or customer service is a plus.
• Comfortable handling dogs, cats, and other animals.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding patients, including feeding, watering, walking, and general comfort.
• Monitor patients and communicate changes in condition or behavior to the veterinary team.
• Clean and maintain kennels, patient areas, equipment, and supplies to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.
• Assist veterinary staff with patient handling, restraint, procedures, treatments, and medication-related tasks as directed.
• Follow hospital protocols for patient safety, infection control, and other routine hospital duties.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Follow instructions

Job description

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners seeks a compassionate Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team by providing daily care, maintaining a clean, safe hospital environment, and assisting technicians with patient needs. You will care for hospitalized and boarding patients, monitor conditions, and contribute to infection control.

This role offers competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, and opportunities for growth within a team-focused,