Part-Time Kennel Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Discounted Veterinary Care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and e‑training

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

AVG is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to help deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced animal hospital. You will assist with boarding animals, feeding schedules, medication administration, kennel maintenance, bathings, and client communication.

This role requires on-site presence, weekend availability, and a team-based approach. The ideal candidate brings customer service experience, comfort with lifting up to 40 lbs, and the ability to work in wet environments while supporting patient

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for boarding animals and maintain feeding schedules.
• Provide prescribed medication and assist with time-sensitive needs.
• Maintain kennel area cleanliness and hygiene.
• Bathing animals and assisting with client communication.
• Support general hospital cleaning and teamwork.

Skills

Lift 40 lbs

Customer service

Animal hospital experience

Wet environment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a part‑time Kennel Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast‑paced, multi‑doctor animal hospital.

Responsibilities

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for maintaining back‑of‑hospital duties including caring for boarding animals, maintaining appropriate feeding schedules, providing prescribed medication, maintaining the kennel area (cleaning and mopping), bathing animals and upholding the highest level of care for all pets. Additional duties may include general cleaning of the hospital and communicating directly with clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi‑task in a hands‑on environment.
• Energetic people‑and‑pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Can work individually, as well as on a team.
• Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction.
• This position requires regular on‑site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in‑person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time‑sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well‑being of patients, clients, and staff.
• Equal employment opportunity statement: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Prior experience working with animals in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work in a wet environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) Match
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands‑on and e‑training
• Professional growth opportunities