Kennel Assistant

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

Job summary

Lucky & Lady in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets in a state-of-the-art facility. You’ll help ensure safety, cleanliness, and daily enrichment while delivering compassionate service to pets and their families.

The role emphasizes reliable, hardworking individuals with strong communication and the physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs. Flexible weekends and holidays are required to support a fast-paced environment and a culture of

Qualifications

• Love for animals and welfare
• Reliable, hardworking in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and good judgment under stress
• Physically capable to lift 50+ lbs
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Provide Personalized Care: you'll be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring correct food, exercise, and attention.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: monitor behavior and notify medical team of any health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas, runs, and outdoor grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: manage inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborate with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Strong communication

Lift 50+ lbs

Job description

At Lucky & Lady, our mission is built around providing best-in-class animal care and attention, striving always to surprise and delight our clients and their four-legged family members. This commitment to superior pet welfare has earned us the community's trust, reflected in our excellent 4.5-star Google rating. We seek innovative, passionate veterinary professionals who are ready to join a supportive environment dedicated to pet enrichment and happiness. This is a unique opportunity for you to step into a technologically advanced facility where you can do your best work and make a measurable difference in the lives of pets. We understand that exceptional patient care begins with supporting our teammates. As part of a larger network, we prioritize a culture of continuous learning and professional growth for all veterinary professionals. You will find dedicated programs in place to help you achieve your career goals, whether that involves pursuing credentials as a credentialed technician or moving into a future leadership role. Here, you have access to educational resources and a professionally trained culture designed to help every individual succeed and grow their skills alongside dedicated, passionate teammates. The facility itself is designed with future-forward pet care in mind, providing a clean, state-of-the-art space where precision and comfort converge. We utilize advanced systems, including medical-grade air quality, similar to what you would find in a human hospital, ensuring a pristine environment for pet wellness and recovery. For our veterinarians, this commitment means immediate access to internal specialty consultations and ongoing support to ensure comprehensive treatment plans are always available. We empower you to leverage advanced technology and exceptional infrastructure to provide the very best comprehensive care. Lucky & Lady is situated in the dynamic, premium location of Atlanta, Georgia, specifically within the bustling Madison Yards development. This centralized location, easily accessible from I-20 and the Downtown Connector, places you within one of the city’s most exciting areas. Atlanta offers an unparalleled quality of life, blending vibrant city culture, dining, and green spaces, making it an ideal place to live and establish your career. You will find a welcoming community and endless opportunities to enjoy the best of urban living right outside the door.

Your Impact as a Kennel Assistant

• Provide Personalized Care: You'll be the primary caregiver for our boarding and daycare pets, ensuring they receive the correct food, exercise, and attention to make their stay comfortable and safe.
• Be the Eyes and Ears of Animal Health: You'll carefully monitor the behavior and habits of the animals in your care, promptly notifying the medical team of any unusual health concerns.
• Create a Safe and Healthy Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of the entire resort, from the kennel areas and runs to the outside grounds.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: You'll keep the resort running smoothly by managing inventory for food and cleaning supplies and collaborating with the team to ensure all tasks are completed.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• A reliable and hardworking nature, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and the ability to handle stressful situations with composure.
• The physical capacity to lift up to 50+ lbs and perform the duties of a physically active role.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant is preferred. A flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays, is required.