Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Pet Estates in Milton, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring safe handling, feeding, exercise, and comfort.

Join a team that emphasizes collaborative care, strong communication, and a fast-paced environment; physical work including lifting up to 50 lbs is required, and some weekends and holidays may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for animals in a kennel or boarding setting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring correct food, exercise, and comfort.
• Be the eyes and ears of animal health, monitor behavior, notify medical team of concerns.
• Create a safe and healthy environment by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of kennels, runs, and grounds.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing inventory and collaborating with the team to complete tasks.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

You are invited to join Countryside Pet Estates, a practice deeply trusted by the Milton, GA community. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive medical care, from routine wellness to critical emergency services. Our commitment to high‑quality patient care is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating strong community partnership and trust. If you are seeking a supportive environment where you can truly do your best work and make a profound difference in small animal health, this opportunity is for you. We recognize that supportive infrastructure is key to your professional success. As part of a larger veterinary network, our hospital is dedicated to fostering an environment where every teammate can grow. We offer structured programs designed to help you achieve your career aspirations, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or accessing specialized mentorship. You will find that our organizational culture emphasizes collaborative learning, ensuring you always have the resources and support necessary to exceed your goals. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility is equipped to handle complex small animal medicine, including comprehensive surgery and critical emergency care. To ensure you maintain the highest standard of patient treatment, you will have access to internal specialty consultations across the network. This support system allows you to manage intricate cases with confidence, continually expanding your clinical skills. We believe in investing in the medicine we practice, offering you the platform you need to deliver world‑class veterinary care in Milton. Milton, Georgia offers an exceptional quality of life, blending southern charm with upscale, rural amenities. Our practice is situated on nearly six acres of beautiful horse farm land, providing a serene environment for both you and our patients. We serve a dedicated clientele who are deeply invested in their pets’ health, allowing you to practice exceptional medicine without compromise. You will find that Milton is a vibrant, safe community where you can enjoy excellent suburban living while focusing on advanced veterinary practice.

At Mission Pet Health, we do things a little differently! As part of our hiring process, we invite candidates to complete a short online assessment so we can better understand your skills and strengths. If you are being considered for the position, you will receive an e‑mail from a Mission Pet Health recruiter with a link to complete the assessment at your convenience. Please be sure to check your spam or junk folder - sometimes these messages get filtered out.

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.