Part-Time Veterinary Kennel Assistant - Animal Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pet care discounts

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

Brookhaven Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a reliable Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team. This hands-on role supports boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats, maintains a clean and safe environment, and helps with daily animal care.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, bathing, monitoring pet welfare, assisting with handling, and keeping kennels and hospital areas sanitary.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active during shifts.

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

Veterinary medicine exposure

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brookhaven Animal Hospital in Atlanta, GA is seeking a reliable Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team. This hands-on role supports boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats, maintains a clean and safe environment, and helps with daily animal care.

Responsibilities include feeding, walking, bathing, monitoring pet welfare, assisting with handling, and keeping kennels and hospital areas sanitary.