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Kennel Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Dunwoody, GA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 15 - 19
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
17 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 new Dunwoody GA location.
Working alongside veterinarians veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants youll help care for hospitalized patients and maintain a clean safe and organized emergency and specialty veterinary hospital.
What Youll 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 Were 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 youre dependable compassionate and ready to help provide excellent care to animals apply today to join Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Dunwoody GA!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
We handle the day-to-day business operations while you provide excellent medical care. Join a veterinary family that cares about your happiness and success.
