Kennel Assistant - Part Time

Description

Brookhaven Animal Hospital is looking for a reliable and compassionate Part-Time Kennel Assistant to join our veterinary team. This is a hands-on animal care position supporting the daily needs of boarding and hospitalized dogs and cats while helping maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable veterinary hospital.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals and is interested in gaining experience in veterinary medicine, animal care, kennel care, or veterinary hospital operations.

Location:
205 Town Blvd #210A
Atlanta, GA 30319

If you're dependable, enjoy working with animals, and want to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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. and remain active throughout the shift

This is a part-time position with a rotating, shared schedule.

• Evening and weekend availability required
• Holiday availability may be required
• Flexibility to support boarding and hospitalized pets outside of standard business hours
• Schedule will be discussed based on hospital needs and candidate availability

Why Join Brookhaven Animal Hospital?

• Hands-on experience in a veterinary hospital
• Training and exposure to animal care and veterinary medicine
• Employee pet care discounts
• Flexible scheduling options
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the hospital
• Potential to develop into future Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Receptionist/Client Service Representative, or other veterinary roles
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Access to learning resources and career development opportunities through Innovetive Petcare

Apply today for the Part-Time Kennel Assistant position at Brookhaven Animal Hospital.

About Brookhaven Animal Hospital

Brookhaven Animal Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited, animal hospital that provides exceptional veterinary care to dogs and cats in the heart of Brookhaven, north of the city of Atlanta, GA. As a state-of-the-art animal hospital, we offer the full spectrum of preventive care, advanced care, and emergency care to canine, feline, senior pets, and small mammals.

We have modern equipment, including digital radiography & dental radiography, in-house laboratory stations, full anesthesia monitoring systems, ultrasound, and cold laser therapy, that allow us to provide a full range of medical services including physical exams, soft-tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, oral surgery, preventative dental care, spay/neuter, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, health certificates for travel, microchipping, nutrition counseling, hospice/euthanasia, radiology, diagnostics, echocardiograms, and tonometry. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Brookhaven Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Brookhaven Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.