Kennel Assistant (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in Snellville is seeking a Kennel Assistant to ensure a clean and healthy environment for animals. Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring animal behavior, and assisting veterinary staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Discounted Veterinary Care

Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs

Teladoc

Collaborative working environment

Community impact opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel area.
• Feed and monitor hospitalized animals.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Stress Management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gwinnett Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice located in Snellville, GA.

At Gwinett Animal Hospital, it is our mission to provide high-quality health care and wellness services to help pets live a long, happy, and healthy life with their family. We offer services including routine/sick medical care, prophylactic/advanced dental care, general surgery as well as advanced soft tissue, and orthopedic surgery.

We have a progressive approach to medicine including holistic medicine, acupuncture, and modern therapies such as Anicell technology.

With our network of 250+ hospitals, you will have the chance to learn and interact with other veterinarians and participate in mentorship and growth opportunities. If you are a passionate and caring team member, please apply today!

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant:

1. Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
2. Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
3. Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
4. Walk animals three times a day.
5. Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
6. Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
7. Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
8. Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.
9. Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
10. Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Pay range of $12.00-$15.00/hour based on experience.

Benefits include:

• Discounted Veterinary Care
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share a common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, varied set of tasks and helping animals among a great team of people!

Our organization’s success has led to remarkable growth, employing over 8,000 employees nationwide. We are recognized as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022 and have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's