Lead Kennel Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

401k

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet care discount

Teladoc access

Education assistance

Job summary

Mission Pet Health invites applications for a Lead Kennel Assistant position at Butler Creek Animal Hospital in Kennesaw, GA. You will be the primary caregiver for boarding and hospitalized guests, ensuring daily care, feeding, and exercise, while supporting the medical team.

You'll manage admissions, monitor health, administer meds, and maintain clean kennels with proper PPE. The role offers growth within a supportive network and comprehensive benefits for teammates.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have or be pursuing a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Commitment to Mission Pet Health Core Values and Mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to boarding pets and hospitalized patients, including feeding, watering, and exercising.
• Handle check-ins/check-outs, record feeding/medication instructions, and ensure pets go home clean and happy.
• Walk kennel area to check for abnormal activity and report issues to doctors.
• Administer medications and flea/tick control; record instructions on the kennel medication board.
• Clean and disinfect cages, runs, yards, etc., using PPE to control infectious diseases.
• Provide extra TLC playtimes, walks, or baths on request.

Skills

Animal handling

Infectious disease

English proficiency

Observation skills

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join Butler Creek Animal Hospital in Kennesaw, GA, you become part of a legacy of full-service small animal care dating back to 2000. Our mission is built on providing unparalleled veterinary services where we treat every pet like our own, centering on individualized care and open, honest communication. The Kennesaw community trusts this dedication, which is reflected in our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating. If you are seeking an opportunity to align your passion for superior medicine with a deeply committed team, this is where you can do your best work and foster meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.We believe that our continued success is directly tied to the success of our teammates. As part of a larger network of hospitals, you are supported by resources designed to help you grow your career. We are committed to helping all our teammates achieve their professional goals, whether that means advancing into leadership roles or deepening your clinical expertise. You will find that our doctors and teammates share a profound passion for service, inspiring a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged, and mentorship helps everyone meet their fullest potential.Butler Creek is a comprehensive medical hub for the Kennesaw area, focusing heavily on sophisticated small animal practice. Our wide range of medical capabilities includes Wellness and Prevention, comprehensive Testing and Diagnostics, and robust Advanced Care options. You will regularly manage complex Surgical Procedures and critical Pet Emergency needs, allowing you to continually utilize and expand your clinical skillset. Our approach emphasizes superior medical services and individualized care, ensuring that you have the necessary resources and tools to provide the highest quality treatment plans specific to each patient.Kennesaw, GA, offers the perfect blend of suburban charm and access to the dynamic resources of the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. Located northwest of the city, Kennesaw provides a welcoming community environment with excellent local amenities and ample green space. If you enjoy history, outdoor activities, or simply finding a great place to settle down while still being close to a major city center, Kennesaw offers an ideal setting. This location provides the quality of life you desire with every opportunity to succeed professionally.

Job Description

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.
Note: 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.

• We offer comprehensive coverage options including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, along with access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all teammates.
• Plan for your future with our 401k retirement options and additional financial protection benefits like Life Insurance and Disability coverage.
• Enjoy discounted veterinary care for your own pets, access to an online discount platform, and free 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.

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.

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: Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please contact [e-mail] with your request and contact information.

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

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