Part-Time Kennel Assistant — Hands-on Vet Team & Pet Care

Innovetive Petcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Brookhaven Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support our boarding and hospital teams. You will provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, bathing, enrichment, and monitoring health indicators.

This hands-on role helps the veterinary team, requires 18+ years old and a high school diploma, and offers flexible evenings and weekends along with employee pet care discounts through Innovetive Petcare.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with animals, veterinary care, kennels, boarding, daycare, shelters, or customer service is a plus but not required.
• Genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine.
• Comfortable safely handling dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize signs of stress or illness in pets.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding and watering.
• Walk, bathe, and provide enrichment for dogs and cats.
• Monitor pets for changes in behavior, appetite, or overall condition and report concerns to the veterinary team.
• Maintain clean and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and hospital areas.
• Assist with basic animal handling and restraint when supporting the veterinary team.
• Complete laundry, dishes, stocking, and other daily hospital cleaning tasks.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner when needed.

Skills

Animal care

Customer service

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Brookhaven Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a part-time Kennel Assistant to support our boarding and hospital teams. You will provide daily care for boarding and hospitalized pets, including feeding, walking, bathing, enrichment, and monitoring health indicators.

This hands-on role helps the veterinary team, requires 18+ years old and a high school diploma, and offers flexible evenings and weekends along with employee pet care discounts through Innovetive Petcare.