Kennel Assistant (PT)

About This Location :

Gwinnett Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited practice located in Snellville, GA.

At Gwinett Animal Hospital, it is our mission to provide high-quality health care and wellness services to help pets live a long, happy, and healthy life with their family.

We offer services including routine / sick medical care, prophylactic / advanced dental care, general surgery as well as advanced soft tissue, and orthopedic surgery.

We have a progressive approach to medicine including holistic medicine, acupuncture, and modern therapies such as Anicell technology.

With our network of 250+ hospitals, you will have the chance to learn and interact with other veterinarians and participate in mentorship and growth opportunities.

If you are a passionate and caring team member, please apply today!

Overview :

The Kennel Assistant is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital.

A day in the life of a Kennel Assistant :

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.

Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.

Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).

Walk animals three times a day.

Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.

Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.

Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.

Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Technicians / Assistants with restraint and treatment of animals.

Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.

Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians / Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

Responsibilities / Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Flexible schedule including some weekend / vacation shifts.

Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Previous experience as a kennel technician.

Benefits :

Pay range of $13.00-$15.00 / hour based on experience

Discounted Veterinary Care

SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs

Teladoc

A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth

Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide.

The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s Most Loved Workplaces list in 2022.

Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).