Kennel Attendant - Part-Time

Hahira Veterinary Clinic; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hahira Veterinary Clinic in Hahira, GA is seeking a Kennel Attendant to provide daily care for boarded animals and support the clinical team. You will assist with bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medications, and monitoring behavior to ensure well‑being and safety.

You will maintain cages and records, help with kennel cleaning, and handle scheduling and phone inquiries. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a customer‑focused attitude in a busy clinic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with animals preferred.
• Customer service mindset.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Daily care for boarded animals.
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, meds, and behavior monitoring.
• Kennel maintenance and cleaning.
• Report changes in animal health to Doctors/Manager.
• Maintain animal records (weight, treatments, meds, food).
• Wash, dry, and fold laundry.
• Lift 50 lbs+, bend and stand for long periods.
• Maintain overall hospital cleanliness.
• Schedule boarding appointments.
• Answer phones; schedule appointments; relay messages.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kennel Attendant
Hahira Veterinary Clinic (Hahira, GA)

Position:

The Kennel Attendant position is a key role for our kennel that provides daily care for our boarded animals and assist with kennel maintenance. The position involves cleaning, bathing, grooming,exercisingand feeding our boarded animals. The Attendant is also responsible for cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of our boarded dogs. The role interacts with the clinical team, clients and supports our customer focused environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily care for boarded animals
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior
• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning
• Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Doctors or Practice Manager
• Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake and other potential data as needed
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods
• Maintain cleanliness of entire hospital
• Scheduling boarding appointments
• Answering phone calls which may include answering questions, scheduling appointments and recording messages for doctors and staff
• Other duties as assigned by Doctor/Practice Manager/Kennel Lead

Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience
• Previous experience with animals preferred
• Customer service attitude
• Organizational skills
• Team oriented, enjoysworking as part of team