Full-Time Veterinary Kennel Assistant – Care & Boarding

Veterinary Practice Partners; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Hiram Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care and service. The role includes routine duties, weekend and holiday availability, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will assist with monitoring animal health, feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining kennel cleanliness while documenting care and observations for the team.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergencies, and report concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Animal care passion

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Job description

Hiram Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and staff in delivering high-quality animal care and service. The role includes routine duties, weekend and holiday availability, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidate will assist with monitoring animal health, feeding, walking, bathing, and maintaining kennel cleanliness while documenting care and observations for the team.