Kennel Attendant

Boarding/ Kennel/ Grooming/ Maintenance/Trainer | Hiram, GA

Seeking an independent and compassionate Kennel Assistant to join our team!

Why Hiram Animal Hospital in Hiram, GA?
We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house labs, CO2 laser, ultrasound, oxygen cage, nebulizer, EKG. We also offer cryosurgery and TPLO/TTA.
 
Our team wants you to know...
“We have a very welcoming atmosphere with friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to the care of each pet. While we’re a very busy practice, we are always working together and that makes everything much more rewarding.”
 
Our Commitment to Diversity:
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
 
Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communication skills, the ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast paced environment, be a team player and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
 
Salary: $14/hr.
 
Schedule:
4 day work week-Rotating 2 full weekday shifts 7:00am-7:00pm, with one 1/2 day shift during the week of either 7:00am-1:00pm or 12:00pm-7:00pm. And one split shift on the weekend Saturday or Sunday. Weekend shifts may alternate each week.
Shift schedule is subject to change periodically to accommodate for PTO.
Days off will vary week to week.
Must be available all holidays and weekends
 
Responsibilities:
  • Monitoring the health and comfort of the animals as well as recognizing emergency situations and reporting any health concerns to appropriate personnel
  • Documentation of all treatments and abnormal activity
  • Walking dogs and picking up after them
  • Feeding and providing fresh water to dogs and cats on schedule
  • Washing dishes and bowls as well as cat litter boxes
  • Washing & disinfecting kennels and cages
  • Changing bedding when soiled and replace with clean bedding
  • Washing, drying, & folding laundry
  • Bathing animals as needed and before going home
  • General housekeeping of animal housing, food prep, and laundry areas
  • Administration of oral or topical medications including flea and tick medications
  • Checking patients in and out for boarding. Responsible for labeling belongings and medications as well as ID collars
  • Other tasks needed to ensure the health and safety of the animals
Benefits:
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:
  • Competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
  • Paid time off for full-time employees
  • 401(k) plan
  • Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
  • Guardian voluntary benefits
  • Great pet benefits