Kennel Assistant

Kennel Assistant

Do you love animals and want to make a difference in their care? Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is seeking a dependable, compassionate Full-Time Kennel Assistant to support our veterinary team at our Marietta, GA location.

Working alongside veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants, you’ll help care for hospitalized patients and maintain a clean, safe, and organized emergency and specialty veterinary hospital.

What You'll Do

• Animal Care: Provide food, water, clean bedding, litter box maintenance, and comfort for hospitalized animals as directed.

• Cleaning and Sanitation: Clean and disinfect kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, equipment, floors, and common spaces while following infection-control protocols.

• Laundry and Supplies: Wash and distribute hospital laundry, restock supplies, and maintain organized patient and storage areas.

• Patient Support: Safely handle and transport dogs and cats as directed by the clinical team; observe patient behavior and promptly report concerns.

• Hospital Operations: Follow cleaning checklists, maintain safe walkways, address spills, and communicate supply shortages, equipment issues, and competing priorities.

• What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital, animal shelter, kennel, boarding facility, or animal care setting preferred. Entry-level candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

• Compassion for animals and the ability to safely work around dogs and cats, including sick, injured, and recovering patients.

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, communication skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Willingness to perform routine cleaning, sanitation, laundry, and other essential hospital support duties.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend and kneel as needed, and lift up to 50 pounds with assistance or appropriate equipment when necessary.

• Flexibility to work the assigned schedule, which may include weekends, holidays, evenings, or overnight shifts depending on hospital needs.

• Why Join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency?

• Join a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient care in a specialty and emergency veterinary setting.

Team Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Telemedicine and mental health support.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Discounts on veterinary services, medications, and care for your personal pets.

• Opportunities for professional development and future growth into veterinary assistant and other hospital support roles.

• Ready to Join Our Team?

• If you’re dependable, compassionate, and ready to help provide excellent care to animals, apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Marietta, GA!