Kennel Assistant

Hamby Road Animal Hospital.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking a part-time kennel assistant to support our boarding facility in Alpharetta, GA. You will help with cleaning runs, feeding, medicating boarders, bathing, laundry, and other light animal-care tasks.

Availability during major holidays is required due to peak boarding times. We value reliable transportation, a strong work ethic, and attention to detail. Experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and reliability are important.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and manual cleaning duties.
• Transportation to and from work is required.
• Experience in animal care is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean dog runs and cat cages; scoop litter and waste.
• Feed and medicate boarders; assist with baths and grooming as needed.
• Perform laundry, sweeping, mopping, and general kennel upkeep.
• Assist with holiday coverage during peak boarding times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual labor tolerance

Dependable transportation

Work ethic

Experience preferred

Job description

We are hiring for a part time kennel assistant. Duties include cleaning dog runs, feeding and medicating boarders, cleaning cat cages/litter boxes, sweeping and mopping, keeping up with laundry, poop scooping yards, giving dog baths, and various other light duties related to kennel upkeep and animal care. MUST be available for major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, etc.) as these are heavy boarding times. Schedule is split by working in the morning or afternoon shift, days are variable. We are open 365 days a year for boarding. We are looking for someone who has a high attention to detail, doesn't mind doing manual work, has dependable transportation, with a good work ethic. Experience is preferred, but not required.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.