Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for your/te

Online discount platform

Teladoc access for teammates

401k retirement options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team in Cumming, GA. You will care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safety, while monitoring behavior and health in collaboration with our medical team.

The role requires a love for animals, reliability, strong communication, and the ability to lift 50+ lbs. Weekend availability is often required, with growth opportunities within a nationwide veterinary network.

Qualifications

• Must love animals and be dedicated to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment, able to stay calm under pressure.
• Physical capacity to lift 50+ lbs and perform active duties.
• Previous kennel assistant experience preferred; flexible schedule incl. some weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper feeding, exercise, and safety.
• Be attentive to animal health and promptly inform the medical team of any concerns.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across kennel areas, runs, and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with inventory management for food and cleaning supplies and collaborate to complete tasks.

Skills

Love for animals

Reliable

Communication skills

Physical strength

kennel assistant experience preferred

Job description

Sawnee Animal Clinic in beautiful Cumming, Georgia, is looking for you to join our dedicated team committed exclusively to small animal care. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we build, demonstrated by the community’s trust and reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. We believe that professional success starts with a supportive culture, and we look forward to integrating your unique skills into our passionate group of teammates. This is an exceptional opportunity to deliver high-quality care alongside dedicated professionals. Our culture is built on helping every individual teammate succeed. While local dedication defines us, we are also part of a larger supportive network that prioritizes professional development and education. We offer structured programs designed to help all teammates achieve their career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, pursuing advanced certifications, or moving into a leadership position. We prioritize creating a stable and supportive environment where you can do your best work every day. At Sawnee Animal Clinic, we maintain a focus on providing the highest quality small animal medicine. Our doctors benefit from access to internal specialty consultations across our network, ensuring that our patients receive comprehensive and advanced care planning. We believe in empowering our teammates with the necessary tools and resources to maintain high medical standards and continuously improve patient outcomes. If you are dedicated to medical excellence, you will find ample opportunity to grow your expertise here. Sawnee Animal Clinic is proudly located in Cumming, Georgia. This desirable location offers a highly attractive setting where you can build both a successful career and a fulfilling personal life. Cumming provides an ideal blend of community feel and convenient access to the wider metropolitan area. We invite you to join our growing community and discover why so many veterinary professionals choose to call this area home.

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.

How You’re Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow

Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.