Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Cartersville (GA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave

Short-term and long-term disability options

Discounted Veterinary Care

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Training

Growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A veterinary services provider is seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to ensure the well-being of boarding animals and assist in a busy animal hospital environment. The ideal candidate will maintain the kennel area, administer medication, and ensure high standards of care. Strong communication, compassion for animals, and reliability are essential. This entry-level position offers various benefits including health care options, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Dependable with positive communication skills.
Compassionate and caring, willing to work flexible hours.
Ability to function well in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

Maintain back-of-hospital duties including caring for boarding animals.
Administer medication and keep feeding schedules.
Clean the kennel area and communicate with clients.

Skills

Customer service experience

Experience working with animals

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Ability to work in a wet environment

Job description

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Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Location: Bartow Animal Hospital

Description

We are seeking a full-time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back‑of‑hospital duties, including caring for boarding animals, maintaining feeding schedules, providing prescribed medication, cleaning the kennel area, bathing animals, and upholding the highest level of care. Additional duties may include general hospital cleaning and communicating directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain back‑of‑hospital duties such as caring for boarding animals, feeding schedules, administering medication, cleaning the kennel area, bathing animals, and upholding high standards of care.
Additional tasks may include general cleaning and direct communication with clients.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment
Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
Be compassionate/caring
Willing to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
Can work individually, as well as on a team
Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

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