About the Role
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
Schedule
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.