Kennel Assistant — Full-Time Pet Care & Growth

PetVet Care Centers; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team member discounts

Wellbeing support

CE stipends and career development

Local hospital culture

Job summary

Crestview Animal Hospital in Cumming, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in a busy animal hospital setting.

You will work day shifts including weekends, with one holiday shift per year. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), team discounts, and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.
• Must have animal experience.

Responsibilities

• Feeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine production.
• Recognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.
• Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraint.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicals.
• Follows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowls.
• Completes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospital.

Skills

Animal experience

Job description

Crestview Animal Hospital in Cumming, GA is seeking a Kennel Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians by cleaning, feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets. This full-time role offers hands-on experience in a busy animal hospital setting.

You will work day shifts including weekends, with one holiday shift per year. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k), team discounts, and wellbeing resources.