Kennel Assistant

Free Home Animal Hospital, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Free Home Animal Hospital, Inc. in Canton, GA is seeking a part-time kennel assistant to care for boarding pets, bathe animals, and keep kennels clean. The role includes feeding, exercising, restraining pets safely, and updating records under veterinary supervision.

Prior pet care experience is preferred; a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays is desirable. The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work well in a fast-paced, compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Pet care experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule, weekend/holiday availability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Feed, bathe, groom and weigh animals
• Clean cages and kennels, and bathe animals
• Clean examination tables and rooms and maintain medical equipment
• Provide proper restraint of patients during non-surgical procedures, such as vaccinations and venipuncture
• Administer medication as prescribed by Veterinarians
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Veterinarian
• Keep accurate records and logs

Skills

Pet care experience

Flexible schedule

Team player

Strong communication

Lift 50 lbs

Computer skills

Job description

Our three-doctor, American Animal Hospital Association ("AAHA")-accredited, small animal practice located in Canton, Georgia is looking for a part-time kennel assistant. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and peace of mind to the families who love them. A positive attitude, team-oriented work habits and a love for animals is essential. Pet care experience is not required, but preferred.

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for caring for boarding pets, bathing pets and cleaning the kennel, grooming and cat boarding areas as well as the kennel yard. Some specific responsibilities are as follows: maintaining cleanliness in the kennel, cat condo and grooming areas as well as other parts of the hospital; managing pet nutrition and exercise during boarding; preparing spaces in the kennel and cat condos for boarding pets; administering daily medications; bathing pets; updating pet records.

The ideal candidate has a flexible schedule, works well in a high energy environment, is committed to compassionate care and has the strength to lift and restrain pets of all sizes. Attention to detail is of the utmost importance. If you have a flexible schedule, work well in a fast paced environment, have impeccable attention to detail and are committed to compassionate care, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Clean cages and kennels, and bathe animals
• Clean examination tables and rooms and maintain medical equipment
• Provide proper restraint of patients during non-surgical procedures, such as vaccinations and venipuncture
• Administer medication as prescribed by Veterinarians
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Veterinarian
• Keep accurate records and logs

Skills

• Prior pet care experience preferred
• Flexible schedule, available to work weekends, holidays and over school break periods
• Computer skills
• Physically and mentally able to work efficiently and safely in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team, responding with grace in stressful situations
• Only reliable, hard workers with a desire to learn need apply!
• Must be able to restrain and lift pets of all sizes, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted