Lead Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted veterinary care for yourPet

Online discount platform

Teladoc 24/7 access

Job summary

Cedarcrest Animal Hospital in Acworth, GA is seeking a Lead Kennel Assistant to join our team. You will be the primary caretaker for boarding and hospitalized guests, ensuring high-quality daily care, feeding, and exercise, and you will manage client interactions during check-ins and check-outs.

You’ll work with a team of veterinarians and staff dedicated to compassionate care, infection control, and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reasoning, remembering, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• Commitment to maintaining our Core Values and Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

• Providing Compassionate Care: daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising them according to schedule.
• Managing Admissions and Discharges: check-ins and check-outs, recording feeding/medication instructions, labeling belongings, and ensuring pets go home clean and happy.
• Monitoring Patient Health: walking the kennel area to check for abnormal activity and reporting issues to doctors and technicians.
• Administering Medications: delivering medications and flea/tick control and recording instructions on the kennel board.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: cleaning and disinfecting cages, runs, yards, litter boxes, and bowls with PPE.
• Delivering TLC: extra playtimes, walks, or baths on request.

Skills

Confidence around animals

Animal restraint techniques

English proficiency

Core values commitment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join Cedarcrest Animal Hospital in Acworth, GA, you become part of a commitment established in 2008: to deliver excellent veterinary medicine and build lasting relationships with both clients and teammates. Our vision centers on empowering every individual to succeed and grow professionally through a deep commitment to our pets and community. The community recognizes this commitment, reflected in our exceptional 4.6-star Google rating. This is an opportunity for you to bring your expertise to a trusted full-service small animal practice and do your best work every day. We believe in empowering our teammates, which is why our vision statement explicitly focuses on internal growth and support. You will be supported by a stable and established team, currently including three experienced veterinarians and a dedicated Hospital Manager who work collaboratively to ensure seamless patient care. We actively manage internal workflow and dedicate focus time, evidenced by our scheduled closure on the fourth Friday of every month for essential team meetings and professional alignment. We provide the necessary structure and educational focus required for you to achieve your highest career goals. As a trusted full-service small animal hospital, Cedarcrest Animal Hospital offers you exposure to a diverse and challenging medical caseload. You will utilize advanced techniques in testing and diagnostics to manage cases ranging from routine wellness and prevention to complex advanced care and surgical procedures. We are also committed to providing crucial emergency care for our clients. Since 2008, we have focused on providing comprehensive services that allow our patients to receive high-quality, comprehensive treatment right here in Acworth. Acworth, GA is a vibrant community located in the greater Atlanta area, offering a superb quality of life that supports both professional engagement and personal downtime. You will find yourself in a location known for its friendly atmosphere and deep sense of community, allowing you to easily build lasting relationships with the clients you serve. If you are looking for a place where your professional contributions are valued and you are encouraged to connect with your neighborhood, Acworth provides a welcoming environment where you can set down roots.

Your Impact as a Lead Kennel Assistant

As the Lead Kennel Assistant, you are the primary caretaker for our boarding and hospitalized guests, ensuring they receive the highest quality daily care, feeding, and exercise. You serve as a critical line of defense for our patients' health, paying close attention to signs of stress or illness and promptly notifying the medical team when attention is needed. You will also manage client interactions during check-ins and check-outs, ensuring accurate documentation and a welcoming experience for both pets and their owners.

Your Impact Will Include

• Providing Compassionate Care: You will provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising them according to schedule.
• Managing Admissions and Discharges: You'll handle check-ins and check-outs, talking with owners, recording feeding/medication instructions, labeling belongings, and ensuring every pet goes home clean and happy.
• Monitoring Patient Health: You will walk through the kennel area regularly to check for abnormal activity (vomiting, diarrhea, stress), properly marking records and reporting issues to doctors and technicians immediately.
• Administering Medications: You will administer medications and flea/tick control to pets boarding with us, accurately recording instructions on the kennel medication board.
• Maintaining a Clean Environment: You'll clean and disinfect cages, runs, yards, litter boxes, and bowls using proper protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) to control infectious diseases.
• Delivering TLC: You will perform extra "TLC" playtimes, walks, or baths for clients who have requested special attention for their pets.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Confidence around animals and pets.
• Knowledge of proper animal restraint techniques and infectious disease control.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must be in the process of obtaining or have attained a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reasoning, remembering, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking English) to perform duties proficiently.
• A commitment to maintaining our Core Values and Mission Statement.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

Competitive Compensation

A competitive hourly rate or salary based on your experience and role.

Health & Wellbeing

We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.

Financial Security

Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.

Commitment to Growth

We support your career goals with opportunities for professional development, including educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs.

The Power of a Network

Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals who share a passion for collaboration, career growth, and sharing best practices.

Valuable Perks

Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com. Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.

Reasonable Accommodations:

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EEO Statement:

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.