Kennel Assistant

Mt Paran Animal Hospital, LLC; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt Paran Animal Hospital, LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets and to help maintain a clean, safe facility. You will monitor animal well-being and assist the team in daily operations to ensure excellent patient and pet care.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, reliability, and strong communication in a fast-paced environment. Weekend and holiday availability is often required to support a busy practice and guest animals.

Qualifications

• Experience as kennel assistant preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends and holidays.
• Able to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and good judgment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and attention.
• Monitor animals in care and report health concerns to the medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and surrounding areas.
• Assist with inventory management for food and cleaning supplies and support team tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Communication skills

Physical strength

Weekend availability

Job description

When you join Mt. Paran Animal Hospital, you are entering a practice deeply dedicated to delivering comprehensive, compassionate small animal care. Located in vibrant Atlanta, Georgia, our commitment to quality medicine is clear, reflected by our excellent 4.9-star Google rating, which demonstrates strong community trust and loyalty. We are a team of highly trained, experienced animal lovers devoted to treating every patient as if they were our own, offering everything from pet wellness to urgent care. If you are seeking an opportunity where your skills are valued and you can deliver the best patient outcomes, this is where you can truly begin to grow.We understand that the strength of the hospital relies entirely on the skills and happiness of our teammates. We provide a supportive, collaborative environment where you are encouraged to advance your professional goals. Our organizational structure ensures that every teammate has access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and resources designed to help you succeed in your role, whether you are expanding your medical knowledge or developing leadership capabilities. You will join a passionate group, including Medical Director Dr. Donna Carson, dedicated to fostering a space where complex cases are managed collaboratively, allowing you to achieve your best work daily.Mt. Paran Animal Hospital is committed to providing a full spectrum of high-quality medical services, ensuring you have the tools necessary to perform advanced medicine. Our facility provides comprehensive care including wellness and prevention, sophisticated testing and diagnostics, surgical procedures, and urgent care. You will have the opportunity to manage complex cases utilizing our robust advanced care offerings and in-house specialty services, eliminating the need to routinely refer out critical procedures. We also offer unique experience with exotic pet care, expanding the diversity of cases you will encounter and allowing you to utilize a wide range of your professional skills.Working in Atlanta places you in one of the most dynamic and culturally rich cities in the Southeast. Atlanta offers an unparalleled blend of career opportunity and lifestyle advantages, from world-class dining and professional sports to extensive park systems and diverse neighborhoods. Located conveniently on Roswell Road, our hospital provides you with easy access to all the amenities, culture, and outdoor activities that make living in the Atlanta community an exciting place to call home. This location ensures a balanced professional life where you can focus on complex medicine while enjoying all the benefits of a major metropolitan area.

Job Description

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.

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