Veterinary Kennel Assistant: Care & Hospital Support

Innovetive Petcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on经验

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Telemedicine and mental health support

Continuing education opportunities

Discounts on veterinary services for个人

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, GA seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team with hospitalized patients and a clean, safe hospital.

You will provide food and comfort, handle transport, assist with laundry, sanitation, and supplies, and follow infection-control protocols while weekends/evenings/overnights may be required. Entry-level candidates encouraged; high school diploma required; compassionate, reliable, detail-oriented applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to care for hospitalized animals with compassion and patience.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and infection-control protocols.
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning, laundry, and supply management duties.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, evenings, or overnight shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide food, water, clean bedding, litter box maintenance, and comfort for hospitalized animals.
• Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, equipment, floors and spaces per protocols.
• Wash and distribute hospital laundry, restock supplies, and maintain organized patientStorage areas.
• Safely handle and transport dogs and cats as directed by the clinical team; report concerns.
• Follow cleaning checklists and communicate supply shortages or issues.

Skills

Compassion for animals

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody, GA seeks a Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team with hospitalized patients and a clean, safe hospital.

You will provide food and comfort, handle transport, assist with laundry, sanitation, and supplies, and follow infection-control protocols while weekends/evenings/overnights may be required. Entry-level candidates encouraged; high school diploma required; compassionate, reliable, detail-oriented applicants preferred.