Kennel Assistant

SUWANEE ANIMAL HOSPITAL; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Suwanee Animal Hospital in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our caring team. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and daycare pets, ensuring proper food, exercise, and attentive care to keep them safe and comfortable.

Join a supportive, community-focused practice that values every team member, with consistent hours and opportunities to grow your skills in a high-quality small animal setting.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their welfare.
• Reliable and hardworking 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Animal care

Communication

Stamina

Flexibility

Kennel experience

Job description

At Suwanee Animal Hospital, we are committed to being a trusted partner in pet healthcare since 1989. This commitment to professional and caring service is reflected in our outstanding 4.7-star Google rating, showing the deep trust the Suwanee community places in us. We treat every patient like our own, offering comprehensive veterinary care across wellness, diagnostics, and urgent needs. If you are looking for a place where you can immediately contribute to a highly regarded small animal practice, this opportunity is waiting for you. Our practice environment is designed so that every teammate can do their best work. We foster a supportive culture rooted in decades of community service, where every person on the team is valued. With reliable operating hours structured primarily Monday through Friday until 6 PM and Saturday until 4 PM, you will find stability and predictability in your schedule. Joining us means integrating into an established team focused on elevating the standard of small animal medicine and helping your colleagues succeed. When you join Suwanee Animal Hospital, you gain immediate exposure to a broad spectrum of high-quality small animal medicine. Our services move far beyond routine wellness and prevention. You will be utilizing advanced diagnostics and engaging in complex medical procedures, including surgical procedures and advanced care cases. We also serve the community with urgent care availability, ensuring that your skills are continuously engaged and challenged across both routine and critical cases. Suwanee, Georgia, is an attractive and growing area just north of Atlanta. Working here places you in a vibrant community known for its parks and family-friendly atmosphere. You will find yourself practicing medicine in a supportive suburban hub that values local businesses and long-standing institutions like ours. This is an ideal location if you are seeking a setting that balances challenging veterinary medicine with a desirable quality of life and strong community connection.

Job Description

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.

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