Kennel Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hiram Animal Hospital is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team. This full-time role supports veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure excellent animal care during boarding and hospital stay.

Salary is $14.00 per hour, with rotating weekday schedules and weekend coverage required. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, PTO, and a 401(k); professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and their well-being
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.
• Document treatments, activities, and observations.
• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.
• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.
• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.
• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.
• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.
• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.
• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.
• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Skills

Passion for animals

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Job description

Seeking a Kennel Assistant

Hiram Animal Hospital Hospital is hiring afull-time Kennel Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

• Professional development opportunities

Salary: $14.00 per hour dependent on experience

Schedule: Rotating 3 full weekdays open- close (7:00am-6:00 or 6:30pm) with one weekend split shift(7:30am-12:30pm and 3:30-6:30pm). Or 2 full week days, one 1/2 week day and a split weekend shift. Weekend shifts may vary from Saturday to Sunday each week. Schedule may be altered to add extra shifts during busy holiday times.
MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the health and comfort of animals, recognize and respond to emergency situations, and report health concerns.

• Document treatments, activities, and observations.

• Walk dogs in all weather conditions.

• Feed and provide scheduled fresh water to dogs and cats.

• Maintain cleanliness by washing dishes, bowls, litter boxes, kennels, and cages.

• Change and replace soiled bedding and manage laundry tasks.

• Bathe animals as necessary before discharge.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in animal housing, food preparation, and laundry areas.

• Administer oral and topical medications, including flea and tick treatments.

• Assist with checking in and out boarding patients, ensuring proper labeling and ID collars.

• Identify and alleviate stress in boarding animals through interactive play and mental stimulation.

Qualifications:

• Passion for animals and their well-being

• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Why Hiram Animal Hospital in Hiram GA?

We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, ultrasound, oxygen cage, nebulizer, EKG. We also offer cryosurgery and TPLO/TTA.