Kennel Assistant

Villa Rica Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Kennel Assistant to join their team!Position Overview: The Kennel Assistant supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service. This position supports veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment; feeding, exercising, restraining and handling pets.Essential FunctionsProvides compassionate care to petsFeeds animals as prescribed by the attending Veterinarian or as the owner has requested; records appetites; water intake, as well as fecal and urine productionRecognizes and reports any unusual conditions or abnormal behaviors and monitors pets for signs of distress or disease.Assists Veterinarians and technicians with pet restraintMaintains the cleanliness of the hospital each day; cleans equipment and facilities using chemicals and supplies; ensures the safe use of chemicalsFollows a regular schedule for cleaning and sanitizing all cages, runs, wards, and related areas; changes litter boxes and food/water bowlsCompletes the weekly and monthly chore list to maintain hospital cleanliness, equipment, and the overall appearance of the hospitalCorrectly prioritizes tasksMaintains laundry for the kennel and hospitalProvides patients with fresh, clean bedding when appropriateWalks patients according to scheduleUnderstands and carries out oral and written directionsPerforms other duties as assignedRemain professional and courteous to clients and co-workers while handling multiple tasks at once with many interruptions.Learn and understand our services and health recommendations and be able to clearly communicate these to clients.Be able to deal with difficult and/or aggressive patients in an effective manner meanwhile keeping yourself, the pet, and co-workers safePerforms other duties as assigned by Manager.ScheduleMonday-Friday with off days during the weekRotating weekendsCompetenciesOrganizationMultitaskingCommunicatingQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDSome experience working at a kennel or animal hospital preferredMay consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experiencePosition RequirementsAbility to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odorsThis is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motionDepending on functional area of assignment, tasks may include standing for long period of times/walkingMay involve some stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawlingSome tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds)Additional Information: The list of essential functions, as outlined in this job description, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of any job function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.Pay Range$12-$14 USDAt PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.You care for pets. We care for you.PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/VPetVet respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Please see our privacy notice for additional information about our data practices.